Job Advertisement titleSenior Streetworks Inspector

Job number LBC03784 Contract Type Permanent Posting End Date 21 April 2025 Job Area Property and Construction

About The Job

Salary: £32,115 - £35,235 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Are you an experienced and motivated individual with a background in street works coordination and site supervision? Do you have a strong understanding of legislation surrounding highways and street works? If so, Luton Council would love to hear from you. We're looking for a Senior Streetworks Inspector to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and quality of works on our public highways.

As a Senior Streetworks Inspector, you will take the lead in overseeing compliance with street works legislation, inspecting works across the borough, and supporting the coordination and permitting of roadworks. This is a vital frontline role that helps ensure the safe and effective management of Luton’s road network.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of utility and contractor street works in line with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and other relevant legislation.
• Coordinate, notice, and permit street works, ensuring minimal disruption to the public and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Analyse and interpret complex data to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations.
• Supervise highway works, ensuring materials and construction meet relevant standards.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, contractors, statutory undertakers, and members of the public.
• Travel daily across the borough to inspect and monitor works on-site.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure health and safety regulations are upheld at all times.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About You

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience in a customer-focused or public service environment.
• Proven experience with NRSWA inspections, noticing, permitting, and coordinating street works.
• Sound working knowledge of the Traffic Management Act 2004, CDM Regulations, Traffic Signs Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong understanding of construction materials and standards related to highway maintenance.
• Effective organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports and build strong working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access (or equivalent systems).
• NRSWA accreditation is essential.
• Ability to carry out site-based inspections and measurements, with regular travel across Luton.

Why Join Us?

Luton Council is committed to improving the lives of residents and creating a better environment for everyone. You’ll be part of a dedicated and supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of Luton’s streets.

Apply today and be part of a Council that cares.

About Us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

• download: 4464588JED L6 Senior Streetworkers Inspector.doc
• download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf