Street Works Inspector / Highways Technician

Local Authority | East London

A large public-sector organisation in East London is seeking an experienced Street Works Inspector / Highways Technician to support the management and enforcement of street works across the local highway network.

This is a hands-on role working closely with utility companies to ensure works, reinstatements and traffic management are delivered in line with statutory requirements, minimising disruption and maintaining public safety.

Assignment Details

• Contract length: 10 months (ongoing)
• Pay rate: £30.27 per hour (Umbrella)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Leyton, East London (site-based)
• Closing date: 20 February 2026

The Role

Reporting into the Highways team, the post holder will be responsible for inspecting and monitoring street works and highway activities carried out by utility companies and contractors under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).

You will manage your own programme of inspections and enforcement actions, ensuring compliance with legislation, codes of practice and safety standards while supporting the effective operation of the road network.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect utility street works and reinstatements to ensure compliance with NRSWA and relevant Codes of Practice
• Monitor safety, performance and quality of works on the highway network
• Take enforcement action where required to address non-compliance
• Attend site meetings to agree traffic management and reinstatement proposals for major works
• Assess and monitor Red Book traffic management arrangements
• Support the issuing and monitoring of highway licences (e.g. scaffolding, hoardings)
• Accurately record inspections and actions using handheld devices and street works systems
• Work independently to manage workloads and meet statutory deadlines

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Essential:

• Proven experience within a local authority, council or housing association environment
• Strong knowledge of street works practices, procedures and legislation
• NRSWA Supervisor accreditation
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Experience working directly with utility companies and contractors

Desirable:

• Experience using Symology or other Street Manager-compatible systems
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational and time-management skills

Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.