Our client is seeking a Highway Inspector to join their team on a contract basis. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety and integrity of highway infrastructure, engaging with the community, and responding swiftly to urgent issues on the network. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment, assessing defects, prioritising safety, and providing practical solutions to minimise impact on all highway users, especially the most vulnerable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and respond to public enquiries classified as emergency or urgent, coordinating with the Network Intelligence Centre
- Evaluate highway defects, considering risks to all users and the potential consequences of issues identified
- Collaborate with operational teams to ensure emergency defects are made safe and minor repairs are carried out during inspections where feasible
- Conduct thorough inspections in line with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Represent the organisation and engage professionally with members of the public, community stakeholders, and internal teams
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, defects, and actions taken
- Identify opportunities for proactive maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement processes
Job Requirements:
- Experience in highway inspection or related roles, with understanding of highway safety standards
- Significant experience in assessing infrastructure defects and contributing to safety measures
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations within the highways environment
- Understanding of the needs of vulnerable highway users and risk management
- Full awareness of community engagement practices and stakeholder communication
- Hold valid Lantra Highway Safety Inspectors Modular Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on impactful highway safety projects within a supportive team
- Development into a community-focused, safety-critical role
- Collaboration with dedicated professionals in the highways sector
- Engagement with local communities and stakeholders to enhance safety standards
If you have significant experience in highway inspection, a strong commitment to safety, and a desire to make a real difference in your community, we encourage you to apply now. Join a team where your skills help shape safer roads for everyone.
