Senior Streetworks Inspector

Oxfordshire County Council • Full-time • Kidlington , Oxfordshire • £46,142 - £49,282 / year • 3d ago

Job Introduction

About Us

Working within the Network Management Team, whose function it is to ensure that all Street working activity is appropriately managed within the boundaries of legislation and the County Council’s Permit Scheme and Lane Rental Scheme

About the Role

The coordination, approval and inspection of all works on the highway. Coordination and management of works on the highway, agreeing traffic management and user mitigations, enforcing conditions, issuing fines and removing works promoters from the network if they do not conform to the national and local standards. To plan, co-ordinate, review and approve or modify proposed diversion routes, monitor and inspect the street work activity of public utility companies, the County Council, developers and other contractors.

This role will specifically support the above by undertaking tasks relating to the management of the network, ensuring that works take place in accordance with national legislation and local priorities, appropriate penalties are applied to sites that fail inspection, raising Fixed Penalty Notices and Overstay Charges as required, respond to challenges on the network and resolve local issues with communities and Works Promoters. Experienced with a track record of statutory auditing, a working knowledge of the current legislative requirements.

About you

We are looking for an experienced senior inspector with a track record of statutory auditing, and a working knowledge of the current legislative Performance Based Inspection requirements. A good understanding of the NRSWA, SROH, TMA along with permitting and lane rental schemes, having worked with Street Manager or related Streetworks auditing software. The right candidate must be highly organised with an eye for detail, as well as being self motivating. The role requires the candidate to be able to work collaboratively with a number of stakeholders and elected members whilst maintaining professional working relationships.

Rewards and Benefits

A culture that embraces flexible working.
Technology that enables agile working, where the role allows.Up to 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Option to buy additional leave.Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including health and wellbeing support.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions up to 19.9%.
Enhanced family-friendly policies.
Discounts on shopping and travel, both locally and nationally.
Learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.
Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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