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    Northampton, United Kingdom West Northamptonshire Council Full time

    About the role The role is for a NRSWA inspector, the inspector must have a NRSWA supervisors ticket, Carry out and record Category A, B & C inspections in line with relevant legislation (NRSWA). Identifying, reporting and recording utility defects on the public highway. Downloading inspection data collected either electronically or in paper form. Meeting...

Nrswa Inspector

3 months ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom West Northamptonshire Council Full time
About the role
The role is for a NRSWA inspector, the inspector must have a NRSWA supervisors ticket,

Carry out and record Category A, B & C inspections in line with relevant legislation (NRSWA). Identifying, reporting and recording utility defects on the public highway. Downloading inspection data collected either electronically or in paper form. Meeting representatives from utilities companies to agree on section 72, 74 & 81 defects and remedials.

Monitor the activities of utilities on the highway network. Assist in the development of traffic management measures as required.

Deal with matters as required by the NRSWA legislation and Northamptonshire County Councils permit scheme for road and street works.


Advise utilities, council staff and contractors undertaking private openings on the technical aspects of the NRSWA including materials specification and construction methods detailed in the NRSWA Code of Practice for reinstatements.

Check that both supervisors and operatives present on-site carry NRSWA accreditation


To ensure that the Statutory Undertakers adhere to Health and Safety legislation in relation to both on site working practices and aspects associated with work on the highway and safety of the travelling public.

In particular, to ensure that Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual is adhered to. Close down sites contravening any legislation with regard to Health and Safety.

To support the Highways and Street Works Co-ordinator/Manager in provision, management and Co-ordination of Street Works

What will you be doing?
The role is for a NRSWA inspector, the inspector must have a NRSWA supervisors ticket,

Carry out and record Category A, B & C inspections in line with relevant legislation (NRSWA). Identifying, reporting and recording utility defects on the public highway. Downloading inspection data collected either electronically or in paper form. Meeting representatives from utilities companies to agree on section 72, 74 & 81 defects and remedials.

Monitor the activities of utilities on the highway network. Assist in the development of traffic management measures as required.

Deal with matters as required by the NRSWA legislation and Northamptonshire County Councils permit scheme for road and street works.


Advise utilities, council staff and contractors undertaking private openings on the technical aspects of the NRSWA including materials specification and construction methods detailed in the NRSWA Code of Practice for reinstatements.

Check that both supervisors and operatives present on-site carry NRSWA accreditation


To ensure that the Statutory Undertakers adhere to Health and Safety legislation in relation to both on site working practices and aspects associated with work on the highway and safety of the travelling public.

In particular, to ensure that Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual is adhered to. Close down sites contravening any legislation with regard to Health and Safety.

To support the Highways and Street Works Co-ordinator/Manager in provision, management and Co-ordination of Street Works

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We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history.

As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.


Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'.

We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality.

Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for:
Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

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We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:


  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days annual leave per year, 28 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
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Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
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Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.

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Car Lease scheme:

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