We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Street Works Inspector

Closing date: 11/10/2024

Reference: REQ105636

37 hours / Permanent

29,269 - 31,364 *

Glanyrafon Depot, Aberystwyth

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

We have a vacancy for a Street Works Inspector within our Street Works Team This is a permanent post based at either Glanyrafon Depot, Aberystwyth or Penrhos Depot, Llandysul.

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring Street Works and Road works as required by the New Roads and Street Works Act & Traffic Management Act 2004, identify non-compliance, and initiate any enforcement action as necessary.

Under the general direction of the Team Leader Streetworks, the post holder will be required to:

  • receive notices for works and make inspections to monitor compliance with the specification and procedures for noticing
  • liaise with utility companies and contractors as necessary to ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), and the Code of Practice for Co-ordination
  • deal with local issues and matters arising under NRSWA and liaise with licensees under various sections of the NRSWA and the Highways Act 1980

    We are looking to recruit an individual who:

    • has knowledge of Highway Maintenance and NRSWA
    • be flexible and able to work under pressure, both independently and as a member of the team
    • be able to resolve conflicts and deal with issues of a complex and contentious nature
    • be proficient and confident in the use of ICT systems including GIS
    • has a full UK driving licence

      The post requires a limited degree of fluency in the Welsh language.

      Job Description and Person Specification

      For more information, please contact Ian Williams on ian.williams@ceredigion.gov.uk

      Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

      What we offer

      Work-life balance

      Lifestyle savings scheme

      Generous employer pension scheme

      Cycle to work scheme

      Learning and development

      Where you'll work

      Highways and Environmental

      We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy.  Our key responsibilities include: 

      • Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
      • Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
      • Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
      • Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.
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