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NRSWA Inspector
Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions from design, civils activities, cabling and splicing. Our team of experienced and certified engineers are leaders in their field providing excellence in every aspect of the fibre network construction.
We are seeking a NRSWA Inspector to join our team in Cumbria.
Location: Cumbria GB, Site based
Role Summary:
This role is to ensure Viberoptix site activity is compliant with NRSWA 1991, TMA and associated legislations. You will be responsible for inspecting and supervising activities on the road, and coaching & mentoring site staff, while working collaboratively with authorities.
The Role:
- Carry out the inspection and monitoring of works to ensure that they are being undertaken safely and in accordance with the current requirements namely the NRSWA 1991, SROH and the safety at Street-works and roadworks code of practice.
- Ensure on site staff are aware of and comply with all NRSWA legislation, instances when non-conformances are identified, undertake on site guidance and training and complete corrective action.
- Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders (internal/external) providing feedback from site inspections and driving improvement throughout network construction.
- Establish and maintain productive 2-way relationships with authorities.
- Produce weekly and monthly reports detailing audit completions, issues and trends from site.
- Provide onsite support for authority escalations in real time, defect, live site, S81’s etc, attending site meetings when required.
- Gather and produce evidence to support and challenge breaches to highway legislation or health & safety. Implement avoidance actions in line with prosecutions / or act as a witness for such evidence in court cases that relate to activities on or adjacent to the public highway.
- Utilisation of NRSWA hosted streetworks noticing systems, including interrogation/analysis and investigation of inspections
- To be responsible for, and lead on a programme of coring, collate, investigate, and report findings to the Head of Build.
- Attend authority meetings to disclose information on site findings, technical information.
- Engage in contractor training workshops to reduce risk to company reputation.
- Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by line manager.
- Undertake supervisory duties with regard to works on site
The Person:
- Experience of NRSWA 1991 and associated legislation.
- Experience in inspecting works in line with the SROH and safety at Road and Street Works Code of Practice.
- Experienced with Microsoft word, Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent customer service
- Good organisational skills, including prioritising workloads, decision making, time management and negotiation.
- Good attention to detail and skills which demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy in completing tasks.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple build partners and stakeholders (Internal/External)
Skills & Qualifications:
- Significant experience as a NRSWA inspector
- NRSWA
- Supervisor
- Operative
- Lantra 1D
- Full UK driving license
- Working knowledge of the NRSWA 1991 and associated codes of practices
Company Benefits:
- Competitive package – details available on request
- Van, tooling and uniform provided
- Life insurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Development opportunities
- Excellent Career progression opportunities
Additional Information:
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. The nature of the organisation is such that it will evolve as it operates and the nature of duties, tasks, knowledge and skills required for this post may develop and change in time.
Viberoptix is an equal opportunities employer.