5309176 – Highway Inspector

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment are seeking a Highway Inspector for Sunderland. The role is 37 hours per week, PAYE pay rate £18.04 per hour, working on-site to inspect roads and related assets, identify defects, investigate complaints and ensure works meet legal standards.

You will produce inspection reports, liaise with engineers and contractors, and help deliver maintenance in line with the Highways Act 1980.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway inspections or related civil engineering role.
• Knowledge of highway defects, road conditions and maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of highway inspection procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to record findings accurately during site inspections.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site inspections of roads, footways and related assets.
• Identify and record defects and safety hazards, including potholes.
• Take photographs and prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Investigate complaints and respond to enquiries from residents and contractors.
• Monitor maintenance works for compliance with legislation and specs.
• Undertake minor repairs such as patching small potholes and traffic signs.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical advice to stakeholders.
• Identify areas requiring future maintenance or repair.

Skills

Highway inspections

Defect identification

Legislation compliance

Record keeping

Customer service

Health and safety

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Minor repairs

Site meetings

Job description

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week,

PAYE Pay Rate:£18.04 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

The Highway Inspector is responsible for inspecting and monitoring the condition of highways and related assets to ensure they remain safe and fit for purpose. The role involves identifying defects such as potholes, investigating complaints, ensuring highway works meet legal standards, and supporting the Council in fulfilling its responsibilities under the Highways Act 1980.

Typical Day Overview

• Carrying out on-site inspections of roads, footways and other highway assets.
• Identifying and recording defects, damage and potential safety hazards, including potholes.
• Taking photographs and preparing detailed inspection reports.
• Investigating complaints and responding to enquiries from residents, councillors and contractors.
• Monitoring highway maintenance and ensuring works comply with relevant legislation and specifications.
• Carrying out minor repairs, such as patching small potholes, road lining and fixing signs.
• Attending site meetings and providing technical advice to stakeholders.
• Identifying areas requiring future maintenance or repair.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Highway Inspections: Inspect roads and related infrastructure to assess their condition and safety.
• Defect Identification: Identify, assess and report highway defects and maintenance requirements.
• Legislation and Compliance: Ensure inspections and highway works comply with the Highways Act 1980 and relevant codes of practice.
• Reporting and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate inspection records, including photographs and written reports.
• Customer Service: Investigate complaints and respond professionally to enquiries from the public and councillors.
• Health and Safety: Follow safe working practices and identify risks associated with highway maintenance.
• Problem-Solving: Use initiative to investigate issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with engineers, contractors, councils and external agencies.
• Minor Repairs: Undertake basic remedial works to highway assets where required.
• Site Meetings: Attend development and construction sites to assess highway conditions and provide advice.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in highway inspections, highway maintenance or a similar civil engineering or highways role.
• Knowledge of highway defects, road conditions and maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of the Highways Act 1980 and relevant highway inspection procedures.
• Ability to carry out site inspections and accurately record findings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements when working on highways.
• Ability to work outdoors, travel between sites and manage a varied workload.
• Driving License is required