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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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