Street Work Inspector

**Job Summary**
Working largely unsupervised, the post holder will be responsible for the street works inspections for both planned and emergency works on the Islington network. They will take responsibility for the technical processes relating to delivery of activities carried out by a wide range of works promoters, such as inspecting, monitoring, reporting, safety audits and management of the network under there direct supervision.

Required to undertake several diverse specialist or technical activity assessments and make decisions based on those assessments, take responsibility for the technical processes relating to service delivery for activities such as inspecting, monitoring and reporting of activities on the highway by statutory undertakers, developers, builders and the like, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation, statutory frameworks and safe systems of work_._

**Duties**
- To assist the team to provide, maintain, develop, implement, evaluate, review and pro-actively improve the services provided by the various works promoters, to ensure the councils network management duty is maintained_
- Escalate any emergencies and/or urgent defects found on the network accordingly._

Responsible for carrying out systematic and ad-hoc site inspections, investigations and surveys of Street Works/Road Works in relation to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and all other associated regulations and codes of practice relevant to highways legislation.

Gather and produce evidence to support and enforce breaches in highway legislation or health & safety. Where required, assist the Street Works Manager in carrying out prosecutions and / or act as a witness for such evidence in court cases that relate to activities on or adjacent to the public highway.

Attend site meetings where advice or information is required that relates to defect inspection, investigatory works and temporary traffic management/diversions on the highway, Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, both verbally and in writing through the appropriate use of case or site notes and other records within information sharing protocols and record keeping policies.Ensure all daily section 74 overrun inspections are carried out to maximise the impact that the associated charges have on changing the Works Promoters working practices, and thereby assisting with reducing delays to the travelling public.Establish and maintain appropriate links between customers, businesses and the general public and other services to ensure correct technical standards are complied with.Such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time commensurate with the grade.
- To control and respond to correspondence, ensuring Council deadlines are met._
- Improve communication channels with other services._
- To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post._

**ADDITIONAL**:
To use and assist others in the use of information technology systems to carry out

duties in the most efficient and effective manner.

To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets,

as agreed by the line manager.

To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars

and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective

development of the post and post holder..The post holder is expected to be committed to the Council’s core values of public

service, quality, equality and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in

the way they carry out their duties.Ensure all the services within the area(s) of responsibility are provided in

accordance with the Council's commitment to high quality service provision to

users. Ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance with the Data

Protection Act and other legislation.

Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Council’s Health and

Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation.

At all times carrying out responsibilities/duties within the framework of the Council's

Dignity for all Policy. (Equal Opportunities Policy).

The post holder is expected to be committed to the Council’s key priority of

sustainability and environmental management and to demonstrate this commitment

in the way they carry out their duties.

**Qualifications**
Demonstrable achievement in education, training, experience and professional development

Is the holder of a New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA) Supervisory accreditation

Experience in a Street Works Inspection Role and In particular, the Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.

**EXPERIENCE**

Has extensive knowledge and experience of working with the New Roads and Streets Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004 and The Road Traffic Act 1991. Be conversant with the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8