Streetworks Inspector (Grade 12)
Somerset Council
22nd June 2026 - 16th November 2026
£14.82 per hour
The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Effective Communication
Highways Engineer
Street Works Supervisor qualification
Geographic knowledge
Navigation skills
On-site confidence
Role
Who You Are
You are ideally Street Works Supervisor qualified with strong geographic knowledge of Somerset and excellent navigation skills. You are confident dealing with live on-site situations and comfortable engaging directly with statutory undertakers and the public.
What the job involves
Your role will include:
- Meeting with statutory undertakers to discuss compliance, performance, and upcoming works.
- Inspecting live work sites and completed reinstatements to ensure they meet required standards.
- Identifying defective works, issuing instructions for remedial action, and ensuring compliance.
- Recording inspections using handheld devices and systems like Confirm and Street Manager.
- Checking diversion routes and temporary traffic management for compliance.
- Carrying out post-closure inspections to identify damage and directing remedial actions.
- Supporting site-based advice for coordinators and statutory undertakers.
- Engaging professionally with the public, addressing complaints and enquiries.
- Providing evidence for enforcement processes, including overrunning works and non-compliance inspections.
Skills
- Street Works Supervisor qualification
- Strong geographic knowledge of Somerset
- Excellent navigation skills
- Confident in on-site situations
- Effective communication with the public and officials
- Proficient in using electronic devices for recording inspections
- Knowledge of NRSWA, SROH, and safety codes for street works
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