NRSWA Inspector

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 06/05/2026

City Northampton

Province Northamptonshire

Postal Code NN1

3 months contract with a local authority

• The NRSWA Inspector is tasked with ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and the Council’s permit scheme. This role is crucial for inspecting, monitoring, and reporting on street works conducted by utility providers and contractors, ensuring that all activities are completed safely, in accordance with legislation, and meet required standards.

• Monitor and inspect utility works on the highway network to ensure compliance with NRSWA and permit scheme requirements.
• Carry out and record inspections (Category A, B, and
  
  C), identifying and reporting defects and non-compliance.
• Ensure all street works adhere to Health & Safety legislation, including Chapter 8 and relevant codes of practice.
• Stop or report unsafe works and ensure corrective actions are taken where necessary.
• Liaise with utility companies, contractors, and internal teams to resolve defects and agree on remedial actions.
• Provide technical advice on NRSWA standards, materials, reinstatement requirements (SROH), and construction methods.

• Experience working within a highways, street works, or utilities environment.
• Experience inspecting or supervising works on the public highway.

• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English – essential

• Working hours:
  
  37 hours per week, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
• We work on a bi-weekly schedule, 5 days on site.