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Highway Network Inspector
Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time
No DBS check required
£35,597 - £39,875 inclusive of London Weighting & Essential Car User Allowance
37 hours
What we're looking for...
We are looking for an able and enthusiastic person with strong organisational and communication skills to focus on the inspection and management of streetworks on the highway network. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of road and street works operations in accordance with NRSWA and TMA.
As the team operates in a highly reactive work environment you should be able to prioritise your own workload, work to tight deadlines, be methodical in your approach, use initiative and operate with minimum supervision.
You should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including good passes in English and Maths.
This role is subject to holding a full UK Driving Licence.
As a Highway Network Inspector you will support the continued improvement in the quality and safety of street works within Bracknell Forest to minimise the impact it has on our road network and its users.
Can you make a difference to the environment we live in by making sure street and road work sites are safe and compliant on our highway network?
We inspect a high proportion of street and roadwork sites and need a Highway Network Inspector to join our team. With an accreditation in Street Works, you will have proven experience of dealing with traffic management issues and a familiarity with reinstatement specifications. You will also be well-organised with effective communication skills and an awareness of relevant legislation.
What it's like working in our team...
You will be a key member within the Highway Network Management team, responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring streetworks works on the highway to ensure the network runs smoothly. You will be supported along the way whilst making a positive impact on what we do.
You’ll find the Highways & Transport division a supportive and inclusive environment where colleagues enjoy teamwork and problem solving. Whilst working with colleagues across the organisation, you will experience our shared values and goals that underpin our ‘One Council’ approach.
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training...
- Investigating site enquiries to conclusion
- Ensuring compliance with streetworks regulations, codes of practice and local procedures
- Inspecting work in progress and checking reinstatements
- Minimising delays and disruption to highway users
- Being the eyes and ears of the team out on the highway network
The role requires you to travel around the borough, meeting utility company and contractor representatives and directing, arranging or negotiating remedial actions.
It should be noted that the above list of main duties and responsibilities is not necessarily a complete statement of the final duties of the post. It is intended to give an overall view of the position and should be taken as guidance only.
The benefits you will experience are...
- An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
- Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employee's work-life balance
- Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time)
- Annual leave purchase policy.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Life insurance cover.
- A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
- Staff dental and health plans.
- Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Interview date
Interviews date tbc
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Additionally, this approach allows the recruiting manager and the team to establish connections with the potential team member.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview process, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Ben Geal, Senior Highway Network Inspector
Tel.: 01344 351692
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Highway_Network_Inspector_JD_PS_June_2024.pdf
Candidate_Pack_-_Place_Directorate_-_Sept_24.pdf