The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and West Northamptonshire’s permit scheme for road and street works, thereby enabling the Council to effectively manage and regulate works on the highway network.
Duties include the inspection, recording, and reporting of street works, permits, highway infrastructure, and surface defects in accordance with statutory requirements, relevant regulations, and codes of practice.
The role also involves regular liaison with residents, businesses, parish councils, and elected members.
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What will you be doing?
The role involves monitoring the activities of utility companies and ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and the Council’s permit scheme for road and street works. You will assist in the development and implementation of appropriate traffic management measures where required and deal with matters arising under relevant legislation.
The postholder will support the resolution of enquiries, complaints, and issues raised by residents, customers, and elected members by providing accurate and detailed technical information. You will also provide professional advice to utility companies, council officers, contractors, and third parties undertaking private works, covering the technical requirements of the NRSWA, materials specifications, and approved construction and reinstatement methods in line with the NRSWA Code of Practice and the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways.
A key part of the role is carrying out and recording Category A, B, and C inspections in accordance with NRSWA legislation, identifying, reporting, and recording defects on the public highway. You will use handheld electronic devices to collect and upload inspection data and liaise with representatives from utility companies to agree remedial actions in relation to Sections 72, 74, and 81 defects.
The role also includes checking that supervisors and operatives on site hold the appropriate NRSWA accreditation and carrying out inspections on behalf of third parties, including Section 50 works.
About you
The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act (TMA), and the Highways Act, along with a sound understanding of inspection procedures and standards. You will be familiar with the use of Street Manager and have up‑to‑date knowledge of current and emerging highways maintenance practices.
You will also have experience working in a relevant field, such as community engagement or liaison, highway or planning inspections, or managing public‑facing services at a senior level.
About us
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences, a place to forge new opportunities, and a place to empower you in your career.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.
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