Network Operations Officer (Street Works Inspector) in London - Adecco

Street Works Inspector / Network Compliance Officer

Location: Newham, London
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Saturday
Pay Rate: £24.37 per hour PAYE or £31.81 per hour Umbrella
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (3 days in the office/on site)
Driving Licence Required

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for an experienced Street Works Inspector / Network Compliance Officer to support the management, inspection and compliance of street works activities across the borough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highways professional with experience in street works inspections, permit schemes and traffic management to play a key role in ensuring works on the highway are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect road and pavement works undertaken by utility companies and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act and local authority requirements.
• Monitor site safety, including traffic management arrangements, signage, barriers and pedestrian routes.
• Assess reinstatements to ensure highways and footways have been restored to the required standards.
• Identify and record defects, non-compliance issues and carry out enforcement activities where necessary.
• Investigate complaints relating to roadworks, traffic management and highway occupation.
• Liaise effectively with utility companies, contractors, highways teams and members of the public.
• Use GIS systems, street works management software and inspection tools to record findings and manage permits.
• Monitor compliance with permit conditions and approved traffic management proposals.
• Escalate non-compliance issues and support enforcement action, including Fixed Penalty Notices, in accordance with NRSWA and permit scheme requirements.
• Assist with the assessment and approval of:
  • Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs)
  • Temporary Traffic Notices (TTNs)
  • Road closures
  • Special events and filming activities
• Support the coordination of major highway, utility and infrastructure projects.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

• Strong knowledge of highway and street works legislation.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to highway works.
• Experience identifying defects and assessing reinstatement quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions on site.
• Strong report-writing and IT skills.
• Experience working within highways, civil engineering, utilities or local government environments.
• Knowledge of permit schemes and highway regulations.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• NRSWA Street Works Supervisor Accreditation.
• Lantra Sector 12D qualification.
• Highway inspection experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If you have the required qualifications and experience and are looking for your next opportunity within highways and street works compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting temporary opportunity in Newham.

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