Streetworks Inspector
- Posted 22 January 2026
- Salary £30 - 32 per hour
- LocationWest Midlands
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration6 Months
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000062291
Job description
Streetworks Inspector
To support the effective coordination, inspection, and regulation of streetworks and roadworks activities on the public highway. The role involves ensuring works are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, permit conditions, and safety standards, while minimising disruption to the travelling public.
The main duties of the Streetworks Inspector is:
- To inspect and monitor streetworks and roadworks on the highway to ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act, permit scheme conditions, and associated codes of practice.
- To identify and record defects, unsafe practices, or non-compliant works, and take appropriate action in line with agreed enforcement procedures.
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, safety standards, and best practice relating to streetworks and highway inspections.
- To manage and prioritise inspection workloads and incoming enquiries, assessing urgency and impact, and responding appropriately within agreed timescales.
Experience/Qualifications Needed:
- Streetworks Ticket
- Previous experience inspecting or supervising streetworks, roadworks, or highway activities.
- Working knowledge of NRSWA, Traffic Management Act, Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice, and permit schemes.
- Experience identifying non-compliance and dealing with contractors, utilities, and other statutory undertakers.
For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on 023 9387 6076 or email Leah.Kimber@carringtonwest.com.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
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