An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced NRSWA Inspector to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area.

 As the experienced NRSWA Inspector you will be responsible for ensuring that street works and road works carried out by utility companies, contractors, and other third parties comply with the NRSWA regulations, local authority standards, and safety requirements. You will monitor and inspect works, identifying non-compliance and ensuring that remedial actions are taken to minimize disruption to the public and maintain the integrity of the highway network.

The main duties of the experienced NRSWA Inspector are:

• Conduct regular site inspections of street works and road works within the local authority area to ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and related regulations.
• Monitor the quality of reinstatements, ensuring they meet required standards for durability and safety.
• Check that works are being carried out within agreed timescales and to a high standard, minimizing disruption to the public.
• Work closely with utility companies, contractors, and internal council departments to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on street works and road works projects.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, including photographs, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Report on the progress of street works and any issues encountered to the Highways Manager.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and documentation for senior management, providing insights and recommendations on improving compliance and minimizing disruption.

The NRSWA Inspector will have keys and experience in:

• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
• Full UK driving license.
• Proven experience in inspecting street works or road works, ideally within a local authority or highways environment.
• Strong knowledge of NRSWA regulations, codes of practice, and traffic management principles.
• Experience in issuing defect notices and enforcing compliance with NRSWA.
• Proficient in the use of relevant IT systems for record-keeping and reporting.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on 02393 876051.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on 02393 876051 for more information.

By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email.