8 months contract with local authority As a Street Works Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that street works and reinstatements across Somerset adhere to established standards and regulations, including NRSWA, permit conditions, SROH, and the Safety at Street Works & Road Works Code of Practice. This position requires you to conduct inspections, record outcomes using electronic devices, and work independently while traveling throughout the county. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining safety and compliance on the roads. Responsibilities: Meet with statutory undertakers to discuss compliance, performance, and upcoming works. Inspect live work sites and completed reinstatements to ensure they meet required standards. Identify defective works, issue instructions for remedial action, and ensure compliance. Record inspections using handheld devices and systems like Confirm and Street Manager, including mapping and photo evidence. Check diversion routes and temporary traffic management for compliance with signage and alternative routes. Conduct post-closure inspections to identify and address damage caused by diverted traffic. Support coordinators and statutory undertakers with site-based advice, local knowledge, and practical insight. Engage professionally with the public and partners, addressing complaints, enquiries, and site issues. Provide evidence for enforcement processes, including overrunning works (s.74) and non-compliance inspections. Requirements Requirements: Street Works Supervisor qualification. Confidence in handling live on-site situations. Ability to engage directly with statutory undertakers and the public. Proficiency in using electronic devices for recording inspection outcomes. Comfortable working independently and traveling across the county. We operate on a bi-weekly payment plan