Role: NRSWA Inspector REF 1726986
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Northampton (7:30am – 15:30 pm, 37 hours per week)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £33.44 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a NRSWA Inspector for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NRSWA INSPECTOR
- Monitor the activities of utilities on the highway network. Assist in the development of traffic management measures as required. Deal with matters as required by the NRSWA legislation and Councils permit scheme for road and street works.
- Support the resolution of customer/councillor’s complaints and queries by providing detailed information.
- Advise utilities, council staff and contractors undertaking private openings on the technical aspects of the NRSWA including materials specification and construction methods detailed in the NRSWA Code of Practice and the SROH for reinstatements. Check that both supervisors and operatives present on-site carry NRSWA accreditation.
- Carry out and record Category A, B & C inspections in line with relevant legislation (NRSWA). Identifying, reporting and recording utility defects on the public highway. Downloading inspection data collected electronically on a handheld. Meeting representatives from utilities companies to agree on section 72, 74 & 81 defects and remedials. Carry out inspections for 3rd parties such as S50.
- Reciting any street furniture such as Poles/Cabinets/Telephone mask and substations.
- Agreeing any consequential damage that may have been caused by the statutory undertaker
- To ensure that the Statutory Undertakers adhere to Health and Safety legislation in relation to both on site working practices and aspects associated with work on the highway and safety of the travelling public. In particular, to ensure that Chapter 8 and the Red Book is adhered to. Close down sites contravening any legislation with regard to Health and Safety.
- To support the Highways and Street Works Co-ordinator/Manager in provision, management and Co-ordination of Street Works.
- Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
- To maximise personal productivity, minimise duplication and errors; and manage our information efficiently and securely to reduce risk, though effective use of Office 365 and our internal IT systems and applications.
- Actively challenge and seek to eliminate any directly or indirectly discriminatory practice or behaviours.
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs and ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE NRSWA INSPECTOR
- Ability to communicate effectively with general public, external contractors and internal customers.
- Ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
- Ability to maximise relationships across team and with utility companies
- Competent IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets and electronic mail systems.
- Ability to prioritise own workload, work to deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs
- Working knowledge of NRSWA, TMA and Highways Act.
- Working knowledge of inspection procedures and standards
- Working knowledge of Street Manager
- Working knowledge of current and emerging highways maintenance practices
- Experience of working in a relevant field, such as, but not limited to, community engagement, community liaison, highway or planning inspections or managing public interface at a senior level with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role and appropriate specialist expertise.
- Recent demonstrable experience within a complex organisation with high standards of customer service and quality, with experience of investigating and resolving complaints.
- Full and valid driving licence
- 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English
- NRSWA Accreditation up to Supervisor Level
If you are a NRSWA Inspector, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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