**Job title – Roadwork Inspector
Salary – £35,000 +9%
Location –Palestra
Contract Type – Permanent (TfL)
Band - 2
4-week Shift Pattern As Below
Week One: Monday to Friday 07:00-14:30
Week Two: Monday to Friday 12:30-20:00
Week Three: Monday to Thursday 07:00-14:30 then Saturday and Sunday 12:00-20:00
Week four: Tuesday to Friday 12:30-20:00
Overview Of Project/role
Lane Rental Roadworks Inspector**
You'll contribute to the improvement in the way activities on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) are managed, ensuring disruption caused by roadworks is kept to a minimum to reduce congestion. You'll analyse and process roadworks intelligence to trigger enforcement action; assess and report on the quality of roadworks; and conduct inspections on the TLRN to ensure compliance.
Key Accountabilities
* Perform inspections using CCTV, recording evidence on personal data capture devices or within bespoke software applications, including sample, defect and investigatory inspections required under the New Roads & Street
* Works Act (NRSWA), and to capture evidence of road network occupation to mitigate statutory charges being challenged by works promoters, and provide shift rotation coverage (seven days per week) where contracted to do so.
* For TfL's Permit Scheme, inspect roadworks sites in progress to certify approved permit conditions are being complied with.
* Manage disruptive incidents that occur during special events or out-of-hours that arise from statutory undertaker works on the TLRN with a view to instruct promoters to implement solutions that mitigate disruption, acting as first point of contact.. .
* Take action to ensure all traffic management and health and safety requirements on site are met and are not causing unnecessary disruption.
* Record compliance data and details of rechargeable costs.
* Manage the receipt, collation and assimilation of intelligence and then conduct analysis to ensure compliance with industry standards, capturing observations and compiling evidential files for breaches of industry standards.
* Gather intelligence from all other sources of information available, and maintain intelligence databases and audit the level of data submitted, ensuring that all analytics are completed in a timely fashion, to a high quality, and any inconsistencies in results identified.
* Accountable for understanding TfL's purpose 'to move London forward safely, inclusively and sustainably'; our vision to 'be a strong, green heartbeat for London'; and our values of being caring, open and adaptable.
* Accountable for being aware of the risks associated with the role and complying with the relevant control measures and the requirements of the TfL Health, Safety & Environment Management System.
Skills
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Able to produce and distribute highly detailed and concise reports. (Essential)
* Systematic approach to problem solving, especially for encouraging other colleagues to meet deadlines. (Essential)
* A skilled communicator, able to establish positive and practical working relationships. (Essential)
* Proficient in MS Office applications. (Essential)
* Able to manage large volumes of data and resolve queries using own initiative. (Essential)
* Able to plan, prioritise, organise and balance conflicting demands while working to tight deadlines. (Essential)
* Able to work as part of a team and provide cover where necessary. (Essential)
Knowledge
* BTEC ONC or higher in civil engineering subject or equivalent, CDM qualified and / or significant work experience. (Essential)
* Registered at Supervisor level with the National Streetworks Qualification Register (Desirable).
* Understanding of traffic management issues and the operation of a road network in a busy congested urban environment. (Desirable)
* Understanding of inspection/survey principles relating to roadworks operations and highway infrastructure. (Essential)
* Understanding of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and other traffic signs, markings and parking controls. (Essential)
* Understanding of NRSWA and its associated regulations and codes of practice. (Essential)
* Understanding of the Traffic Management Act and its associated regulations and codes of practice. (Essential)
* Understanding of the Highways Act. (Essential)
* Holds a full driving licence and is able to drive motor cars and scooters. (Desirable)
Experience
* Experience of representing an organisation with internal and external interests. (Desirable)
* Experience in the roadworks industry. (Essential)
* Preferable experience of Street Manager or predecessor system 'the electronic transfer of notice (EToN)' procedures and Local Street Works Register computer software packages and personal data capture devices. (Desirable)
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application Process
* Please apply using your CV, PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
The closing date for applications is 5th of October @ 23:59
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
* 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
* Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel
Eligibility – Internal employees
Probation
In line with our Resourcing Policy (Feb 2014), internal employees are required to complete their probationary period before applying for internal TfL positions. Please ensure you have successfully completed your probation before applying for this role, otherwise your application may be withdrawn.
NPL Applications
Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply.