Roads & Streetworks Inspector

EQUANS is looking for a Roads & Streetworks Inspector to join our team in Grimsby. This is a full time permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week. With a salary of up to £25,000 plus benefits package.

A driving license is essential for this role.

The individual will be part of a team that has the responsibility under delegated powers to ensure that the local authority discharges its statutory duty for the day to day co-ordination, inspections and monitoring of works carried out by Utility Companies and Private Companies under licence, within the Highway.

What will you deliver? 

• Monitor the progress and quality of the works undertaken by statutory undertakers and others with powers to undertake work on the highway to ensure compliance with the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act under the delegated powers given to Engie by the local authority.
• Monitor safety standards employed by those undertaking works on the highway ensuring that Engie meets its obligation for the safety of highway users by applying the delegated powers available to it.
• Operating an effective programme of inspections of street works ensuring compliance with the requirements of NRSWA on behalf of the local authority.
• Monitor the placing of skips, scaffolding etc, on the public highway.
• Maintain records of all inspections to ensure the council has adequate records for future reference.
• Investigate all reports of defective reinstatement. Purse the rectification and identify situations where recovery of costs, for any defect found during sample inspections or following investigation of a reported defect should be pursued.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of systems of working that continue to ensure the effective delivery of this service.
• Assist with the enforcement of all relevant street works legislation (including inspections, site meetings, the serving of notices and maintenance of records), to maintain the safety of highway users.
• Liaise in a professional, efficient and courteous manner with elected members, the retained client, the general public, parish councils, neighbouring authorities and any other interested parties in relation to all street works activities.
• Monitoring the activities of all parties working on the highway, intervening to stop unsafe working practices or correct defective workmanship.
• Upon its inception carry out permit compliance checks in line with supplied conditions of statutory undertakers.

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary 
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we looking for? 

• Hold a Highway Inspection Qualification or a Streetworks Supervisors Accreditation and  experience in highway inspection or other highway related disciplines
• Knowledge and experience of Highway / Civil Engineering construction methods, highway maintenance treatments, materials and equipment
• Be able to work methodically and systematically and maintain robust and accurate records.  
• Be able to evidence a calm and professional approach to their duties
• Be self-motivated and be able to work unsupervised
• Experience of using specialist IT software systems, databases and spreadsheet systems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
• A full driving licence

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.