Streetworks Inspector

Streetworks Inspector - Lewisham Council

We are looking for a **Streetworks Inspector **will be based at:
**We are currently working with Lewisham Council to help recruit for a Streetworks Inspector,**

Main Job responsibilities

To be responsible for carrying out sample and ad hoc inspections of works on the Highway network and Assets. Ensure all works comply with the relevant specifications and Health and Safety requirements. Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with deadlines.

To extract notice and sample monitoring information from the Street Works Register using data capture devices for site recording of street works and associated defects.

To carry out defect inspections of street works ensuring compliance with relevant current legislation.

Attend joint site meetings with promoters/undertakers to discuss methods of working and remedial action to defective reinstatements in compliance to S.R.O.H.

To carry out inspections of street works reporting all FPN and Section 74 information to appropriate officer.

To carry out inspections of works carried out under highway licences and report information to relevant officer.

Required to obtain or hold a SQWR Card.

To undertake the following financial management duties: i) ensure cost recovery for works undertaken in default, ii) work closely and effectively with Street Works Permitting and other Officers to ensure recovery of fees and fines due to the Council.

Maintain professional contact with other Council Officers, Members, representatives of Government Departments, other Borough, Statutory Bodies and Public Utilities, the police, contractors, members of the public and public groups.

Advise internal and external stakeholders on highways and streetworks inspection and maintenance issues.

Become fully familiar with and utilise the Councils Register of Works System (Confirm) and Street Manager using PDAs and Confirm Connect for site access. Upload daily inspections and route plan site visits to a time effective manner in order to meet team targets.

Download inspection results and report all FPN and Section 74 relevant information to the appropriate officer.

Review inspection history, permit conditions, plotted map locations and comments.

Drive their own vehicle (mileage can be claimed)

Supervise minor schemes on planned and routine maintenance works in particular footway works by Council’s own contractor

Undertake the duties of the Engineer’s representative on allocated major maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, satisfactory control of site and public safety, setting out, measurement and maintenance of records. Ensure all works comply with Chapter 8 of The Traffic Signs Manual. Advise on technical issues including correspondence and complaints, collate data, carry out analysis and prepare reports on specific topics as required.

In liaison with Engineers, negotiate and compromise solutions to local site work issues.

If you are looking for a new role or would like further information, please send across your up to date CV

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee**.**

Look forward to speaking with you,

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3-6 months

**Salary**: £22.24-£26.39 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways: 2 years (required)
- New Roads and Street Works Act 1991: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR Card) (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Streetworks Inspector - Lewisham Council