Our client, a leading consultancy in the highways sector, is currently seeking experienced Highway Inspectors to join the team on a long term contract basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspecting, assessing, and prioritising reactive maintenance works on the highway to ensure user safety
- Ensuring adherence to legislation, policy, codes of practice, procedures, and standards
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Processing third-party insurance claims, including providing inspection and maintenance records, meeting claimants and solicitors on-site, and attending court for cross-examination
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders, including client officers, elected members, the general public, parish councils, neighbouring authorities, and emergency services
- Investigating stakeholder enquiries within prescribed timescales and advising on potential solutions to ensure highway safety
Job Requirements:
- Completion of the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)-approved Highway Safety Inspector training course
- Desirable but not essential: LANTRA 12 A/B qualification
- Experience in highway inspection and maintenance
- Strong understanding of highway safety and legislation
- Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team and with various stakeholders
- Prepared to work across multiple depots in Somerset
Benefits:
- Full-time contract for an initial period of 6 months, with the potential for extension
- All equipment and vehicles provided by the authority
- Opportunity to work with a leading consultancy in the highways sector
- Engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and contributing to highway safety
If you are a qualified Highway Inspector looking for a new contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team!
