NRSWA Inspector / Street Works Inspector

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new permanent opportunity for a NRSWA Inspector / Street Works Inspector.

The Inspector’s role is to support the delivery of the the client’s responsibility and the function of the Street Works Management team by inspecting activities carried out on their highways in relation to regulations, statutory guidance, and codes of practice, to ensure compliance and when necessary, take actions and apply penalties to enforce these controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, report on and take remedial action on any reported network issues, as instructed or notified by the Streetworks Coordinator.
• Arrange meetings with works promoters, or their contractors, to discuss planning or actions required by the client.
• Support the coordination process through dialogue or meetings, on-site if required, with a works promoter to discuss and agree on any actions or controls for the works.
• Collect evidence to support the application of any action and associated sanction, as a result of inspections.
• Investigate, report and follow up remedial action on any damage to highway infrastructure caused by contractors during their work. Liaise with the Streetworks Coordinator to apply the relevant notifications to works promoter for their required action.
• Undertake routine sample inspections (NRSWA Category A, B &C) of works carried out by utility (Streetworks) and Highways (roadworks).
• Monitor works promoter compliance with NRSWA (Sections 59, 65, 67, 71, 72, 74, and 81), Permit Scheme (Sections 19, 20), and initiate any action when an instance of non-compliance is found.
• Proactively inspect and monitor other utility excavations and reinstatements, including NRSWA Section 50 private openings, to ensure that specifications detailed in NRSWA are adhered to.
• Liaise with the Streetworks Coordinators to initiate an action following a site inspection, either because of the works promoter actions or network demands, at the client’s request.
• Support the Streetworks Coordinator in the review and approval of traffic management applications and plans

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of experience of Streetworks inspections
• Full and up-to-date Streetworks accreditation (supervisory level
• Knowledge of NRSWA, TMA, Codes of Practice, SROH, Chapter 8 – highways working, Permit Scheme for Streetworks etc.
• Experience in using EToN systems and mobile applications related to recording and processing Inspections data.
• Experience in using MS Office applications.
• Written and oral communication skills (in the English language).
• Valid and clean UK driving license
• CSCS Card

A van will be offered. It is important that company van is used for work due to health and safety reasons and contractual obligations.

If you are interested to find out more about the role, please contact Anisha!