Streetworks Technician

Equans is looking for a Streetworks Technician to join our team in Grimsby. This is a full time, permanent role. On offer is a salary between £28,000- £29,500 depending on skills and experience, and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Co-ordinate the work of a team of Streetworks Inspectors monitoring the progress and quality of 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 Equans by the local authority.
• Liaison with Statutory Undertakers and attendance at pre-site meetings to plan works and to mitigate their impact on the local highway network.
• Liaison with Statutory Undertakers managers and supervisors during works to ensure an effective programme of inspections of street works and compliance with the requirements of NRSWA on behalf of the local authority.
• Carry out permit compliance checks in line with supplied conditions of statutory undertakers.
• Monitor safety standards employed by those undertaking works on the highway ensuring that Equans meets its obligation for the safety of highway users by applying the delegated powers available to it.
• Monitor the performance of the Streetworks Inspector team, highlighting and responding to any training or development requirements that are highlighted.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections undertaken and the outcomes of these to ensure the Council has adequate records for future reference.
• Liaise in a professional, efficient and courteous manner with elected members, the retained client, parish councils, neighbouring authorities, the general public and any other interested parties in relation to all street works activities.
• Lead on the investigation of all reports of defective reinstatements, liaising with the contractor to seek appropriate resolution within identified timescales.
• Ensure that reinstatements are completed in line with the appropriate standards/tolerances and within the required timescales. 
• Monitor the placing of skips, scaffolding etc, on the public highway, highlighting any examples of non-compliance with standards to the Streetworks Manager. 

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. (National Highways Sector Scheme Part 12) or equivalent. 
• Experience of carrying out the Streetworks Inspector function (or similar) on behalf of a local authority. 
• 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

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.