Southwark Council
Roads and Street works Inspector
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Why Southwark?
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
What You'll Be Doing
Our Street Works Team is responsible for the statutory co-ordination and management of street works carried out by the council as highway authority and statutory undertakers on the public highway in accordance with NRSWA and TMA.
We are looking for an exceptional person with strong organisational and communication skills. Your role will be to undertake the inspection, recording and reporting of street works, highway infrastructure and surface apparatus defects in accordance with street works legislation and associated regulations and codes of practice and other relevant highways legislation.
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You will also be required to ensure that all works on the highway are carried out in a safe and legal manner as required under NRSWA and that any breaches are addressed accordingly and to prepare evidence and witness statements against illegal activities
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in street works in accordance with NRSWA.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate for this position should possess recognised New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 accredited training, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of Local Authority and highways network operations. They should have proven experience in Street Works in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, indicating their proficiency in adhering to industry regulations. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit strong teamwork abilities while also being capable of working independently. A thorough grasp of the Code of Practice for the Specification for the Reinstatement and Openings of Highways is essential. Furthermore, the candidate should demonstrate excellent customer focus when interacting with members of the public and other third parties, showcasing their interpersonal skills and commitment to providing a high standard of service.
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Additional Information
Application closing date: 11:59PM 20/09/2026
Interviews will take place in the week beginning: 29/09/2026
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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