Job Description

Salary: 33,366 - 37,035

Grade: I

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire - County Hall Campus

Hybrid working - Various working locations across North Yorkshire with the expectation of attend meetings at County Hall, Northallerton as required.

Do you have proven experience working in a street works/highways/statutory undertaker inspector or supervisor role? Are you looking for a new challenge within a supportive organisation that values work life balance?





We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Works Inspector to join our Street Works Compliance Team.

The team

Our team is responsible for enforcement activities outlined by the New Roads and Street Works Act, the Traffic Management Act, the Highways Act and associated Codes of Practice.





We ensure that all works on the highway network are carried our safely, efficiently and in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

The role

Proven experience in a similar role (e.g., streetworks inspector, highways or civils supervisor) As our Works Inspector you will undertake appropriate inspections of all types of reinstatements and live work sites. Use your knowledge of current legislation to plan and undertake The New Roads and Street Works Act inspections Undertake permit and licence checks and inspections to ensure legislative compliance. Assist with the co-ordination of works and activities taking place on the highway to minimise the disruption and inconvenience caused to all users of the highway. You will also ensure inspection results are accurately recorded, reported and follow through any enforcement action required. Investigate customer enquiries and third-party reports to ensure a satisfactory outcome. Ensure that works are completed on time and quality of reinstatements complies with the Specification for the Reinstatements of Openings in Highways. Participate in the provision of the winter maintenance regime, undertake weather and road condition checks to ensure an informed decision is made with regards pre-salting/gritting/etc.

What you will bring...

You will have current working knowledge and understanding of current highway legislation including The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, Highways Act 1980 and associated Codes of Practice. You will be able to evidence recent experience of working within a street works/highways/statutory undertaker inspector or supervisor role. You will have strong organisational skills and be comfortable managing your own workload and prioritising tasks based of level of need and importance. You will have experience of working with Microsoft office 365 and all its applications. Experience of working with the Symology Aurora platform is desired but not essential. You will be comfortable lone working as well as being part of a team. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, good interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate collaborative practise as well as influencing and negotiating skills. A current driving licence is essential as you will need to visit sites across the county regularly. A works vehicle will be provided for your use.

What you will get in return...

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 24 days rising to 33 days per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Up to 10 days extra leave can be purchased at any time & you can also bank your additional time as flexi, for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution from NYCC, explore a huge range of discounts to help you money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers and if you are looking for salary sacrifice schemes such as: Car scheme, Salary Finance, Cycle to work, Technology you can spread the cost from your monthly salary. Plus lots more........



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.





North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.



North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

Contact and apply

For an informal conversation please contact Niall Paterson on

01609 532856

To apply, register your details and upload your CV.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 01st August 2025






Interview dates: week commencing 11th August 2025

Key documents:

Job description.pdf




Total Rewards Brochure





NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Street Works Inspector

Salary:

33,366 - 37,035

Posted:

09/07/2025

Closing date:

01/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59