Inspector

Job Title: Inspector (Street Works)
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Pay Rate:

• £22.36 per hour PAYE
• £27.83 per hour Umbrella PAYE
  Contract Length: 4 months (initially)
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Red Personnel is proud to partner with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) to recruit a dedicated Inspector (Works) for their Highway Works Coordination & Licensing team. This is an exciting temporary opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the borough's street works and highway infrastructure while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Role Purpose:

• Conduct inspections, record findings, and report on street works, licenses, and highway defects in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure the safety and integrity of the borough's highways while maximising income for the council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out systematic and ad hoc highway inspections, ensuring compliance with New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Highways Act 1980, Road Traffic Acts, and Traffic Management Act 2004.
• Issue notices and instructions to contractors, utility companies, and emergency services to address defective works and surface defects.
• Record and collate safety and defect inspection data to demonstrate legal compliance.
• Attend site meetings to advise on and agree traffic management plans, minimising disruption.
• Validate accuracy of permit conditions and utility company data.
• Support enforcement actions, including issuing Fixed Penalty Notices and assisting with legal proceedings for non-compliance.
• Coordinate public highway activities, including planned maintenance, statutory works, and events.
• Contribute to emergency planning and responses as required.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Street Works (NRSWA) Supervisor Accreditation
• Practical experience in Highways or Street Works industry
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements
• Proven experience carrying out highway inspections
• Strong IT and database management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to analyse complex data and contribute to strategic decision-making

Desirable:

• Membership of a relevant environmental institution
• Experience with CONFIRM or similar asset management systems
• Experience in condition survey data modelling and assessment

Why Join?

• Be part of a vital team keeping Hammersmith & Fulham's roads safe and efficient.
• Gain valuable public sector experience within a supportive environment.
• Competitive pay rates with both PAYE and Umbrella options available.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this exciting role, apply now to join Red Personnel in supporting LBHF in delivering high-quality street works and infrastructure management!