This role is integral to ensuring the compliance and safety of works on the borough's public highway network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct high-quality inspections, recording, and reporting on statutory undertakers' works and council-promoted activities to ensure compliance and safety.
- Validate the accuracy of Permit Condition data, and carry out performance monitoring as required under legislation.
- Ensure potential charges and fines for utility works are effectively recovered through comprehensive inspections.
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the Council at forums and meetings.
- Engage positively with customers and stakeholders, maintaining a focus on high-quality service and addressing complaints tactfully.
- Promote a customer-centric culture, working collaboratively with colleagues and external parties.
- Systematically carry out inspections, recording site works, and using data capture devices. Identify and address defective works, ensuring statutory compliance.
- Monitor the performance of statutory undertakers and Council contractors, supervising on-site personnel as necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in streetworks and a thorough understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).
- Strong ability to perform inspections and accurately record findings, including photographic evidence for defects and notices.
- Excellent communication skills for effective liaison with stakeholders and reporting.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and safety standards.
- Proficient in using data capture devices and relevant software for documenting site activities.
- Ability to represent the Council professionally at national and regional forums.
- Knowledge of current relevant legislation, technical guidance, and Approved Codes of Practice.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on varied and impactful projects within the public highway network.
- Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
If you are experienced in NRSWA and streetworks, and are committed to ensuring high standards of compliance and safety, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team.