Streetworks Inspector

Streetworks Inspector

Contract: Cheshire East Highways

Location: Crewe

Contract Type: Permanent

Cheshire East Highways oversees the management of an extensive 2700km highway network, committed to upholding the utmost standard of service across the Cheshire East region while providing exceptional value to residents and businesses alike. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Network Co-ordination Team leader to bolster the efforts of our NRSWA/TMA inspectors. Together, we ensure rigorous adherence to the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991, the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004, and all relevant Codes of Practice, safeguarding the integrity of Cheshire East's highway infrastructure.

The Role

•Support the Network Management Team Leader in overseeing the inspection regime and related activities of the Network Management NRSWA/TMA Inspectors while also performing the day to day duties of a NRSWA/TMA Inspector all associated activities are completed within the parameters set by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA), and the Highway Maintenance Act 1980.

•Act as a further point of contact for enquiries or complaints in relation to activities taking place on the Network.

•To assist the Network Co-ordination Team Leader to review and support the co-ordination/suitability in relation to Skips/Scaffolds/S50 road opening licences and S171 applications. Assess the impact of these application processes to ensure compliance with the necessary code of practices.

•To attend site meetings and assist in facilitating major schemes across the Cheshire East Highways network area. To take a lead in supporting Statutory undertakers in delivering their works package with a view to creating minimal impact to the Network.

•Support the Network Management Team Leaders in providing for job shadowing for new and existing team members as required.

About You

•Knowledge of, and experience in, the maintenance, design and implementation of highway schemes including statutory processes, such as NRSWA 1991.

•Knowledge of and experience in use of construction materials used in highways. Appropriate knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation including Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks: Code of Practice 2013 "The Red Book" and Chapter 8.

•Knowledge of Highway Authority and Local Government policies, practices, and procedures in relation to highways maintenance, including Health and Safety Legislation as it affects works on the highway including Construction, Design and Management Regulations and traffic management.

•Experience in dealing with utility company contractors and civil engineering contractors

•Experience working within a Local Authority environment

Benefits

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That's why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our "RJ Rewards" app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.