Street Works Inspector - Warrington, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

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Warrington Council are currently recruiting for a Street Works Inspector on an initial 6 month contract.


Hours: 37 per week, 8am-4pm


Office Location:
Woolston Depot, Warrington


Contract:
Temporary, initially until 14/08/2023


The role:


The Street Works Inspector is key to ensuring Warrington Council meets its obligations under the New Roads & Street Works Act and in the effective delivery of the Warrington Permit Scheme.


The role is integral to:

  • Ensuring compliance with regulations, codes of practice and local procedures.
  • Coordinating works and other activities on the highway network.
  • Protecting the highway asset.
  • Minimising delays and disruption to highway users.


Street Works Inspectors are responsible for carrying out inspections of utility companies, contractors and other 3rd parties working on Warrington's highway network.

Inspectors are required to make accurate records of those inspections and findings so thatutility companies and other 3rd parties and their contractors can affect remedial repairs.

This role also plays a part in planning and co-ordinating works in such a way as to minimise disruption to highway users.

Inspectors use handheld computers to receive and record inspections. Working outdoors for long periods of time in all weather conditions is also part of the role.

The role requires you to do a lot of travelling around Warrington, meeting utility companyand contractor representatives and explaining in what way they have not complied with regulations and specifications and arranging and negotiating remedial actions.

The role also requires you to interact with the public and deal with and respond to customer complaints.


Duties:


  • Undertake inspections of works on the highway network to ensure compliance with the
  • New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in the Highway Code of Practice, Safety at Road and Street Works Code of Practice, Coordination Code of Practice and the Warrington Permit Scheme.
  • Propose remedial actions for defects and safety risks.
  • To undertake all inspections to the highest possible standards and in a timely manner adhering to all agreed timescales.
  • Be responsible for a handheld/personal computer and other equipment ensuring it is operating and used correctly and kept safe and secure.
  • Deal with customer requests and complaints in a timely and professional manner giving accurate information to all relevant interested parties and stakeholders.
  • Challenging unsafe and below standard work and practices of utility companies, WBC and other 3rd parties working on the highway.
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