1-2 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The Street Works Technician plays a crucial role in monitoring and enforcing street works and highway activities under the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991. This position ensures that utility companies and other licensed activities, such as scaffolding and hoarding, are conducted safely, meet statutory standards, and cause minimal disruption to the public. The role involves inspecting street works, ensuring compliance with reinstatement standards, managing an inspection program, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of approximately 420km of roads, 900km of footpaths, and 30km of segregated cycle tracks within Waltham Forest.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of utility works, reinstatements, and highway licenses in accordance with NRSWA regulations and local authority procedures.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, codes of practice, and Red Book traffic management standards.
Assess the safety and quality of works, identifying defects, non-compliance, or hazards.
Issue defect notices, Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), and enforce necessary actions when required.
Perform sample inspections, routine checks, and targeted visits based on risk or complaints.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in highways, street works inspection, or a similar regulatory environment.
Strong working knowledge of NRSWA 1991, associated codes of practice, and street works procedures.
Experience conducting site inspections, identifying defects, and issuing enforcement notices.
NRSWA Supervisor accreditation (mandatory).
Full, valid UK driving license and daily access to a vehicle (essential).

Additional Information

Highway Technician