Network Inspector at Suffolk County Council

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

34434.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Road Safety, Highways Legislation, Inspection Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills, Technical Knowledge, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Resilience

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Suffolk County Council Address: Halesworth Service Delivery Centre, Halesworth IP19 8EN or Phoenix House, Ipswich, IP1 5NP or Rougham Highways Depot, Rougham IP30 9ND - On-site working Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available Contract: Permanent This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Network Inspector, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities Your role and responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Network Inspector, you’ll play a key role in keeping Suffolk’s roads safe and moving. Your mission? Work with utility companies and other contractors to reduce disruption for road users, improve safety, and protect the integrity of our highways. You’ll inspect works on the highway under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act 2004, making sure everything meets the required standards—and taking action when it doesn’t. Collaboration is key: you’ll work closely with the Network Co-ordinator to plan and coordinate works, ensuring minimal inconvenience to the public. In this impartial role, you’ll treat all activities—whether from Suffolk Highways, public utilities, or private contractors—with fairness and consistency. If you’re passionate about road safety and enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders, this is your chance to make a real impact! You will need a curious, practical mindset and a passion for keeping Suffolk’s roads safe, efficient and in great condition a good understanding of highways and street works legislation confidence inspecting works and spotting issues early strong communication and collaboration skills technical know-how or enthusiasm to develop it an eye for safety and quality confidence handling evidence and documentation a proactive, solutions-focused approach flexibility and resilience. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team Network Assurance is responsible for managing the occupation of County’s road network and delivering Suffolk County Council’s Network Management Duty in line with the Traffic Management Act and the New Roads and Street Works Act. The authority successfully introduced a ‘Permit Scheme’ on the 1 April 2020. Knowledge and experience of working and/or operating within a ‘Permit Scheme’ would be an advantage. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Tim Welsh, Network Technical Manager, for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07979 504639. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Question 1 - Please explain your understanding of the role and responsibilities of Network Assurance? Question 2 - Please describe why you believe you are the best person for the position, what skills and experience can you bring to the team and how do these relate to the role? Question 3 - Please describe a time when you have managed a conflict, privately or occupationally and how you dealt with this situation. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 30 November 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 1 December 2025. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

As a Network Inspector, you will work with utility companies and contractors to ensure the safety and integrity of Suffolk's roads. You will inspect highway works and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.