Highway Asset Inspector – On-Call & Data-Driven

National Highways; Over; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways in the Southwest region is seeking an Inspector on a permanent basis to deliver cyclical and ad-hoc inspections of non-complex highway assets, identify defects, and support maintenance planning.

You will document findings, liaise with engineering teams, complete reports and drawings, and handle on-call duties with a valid driving licence (3 points max). All applicants welcome; emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Inspector with demonstrated core competencies.
• Experience of undertaking inspections.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations applicable to highway maintenance works.
• Understanding of network management practice.
• Knowledge of defects and maintenance needs of highways assets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cyclical and ad-hoc inspections of non-complex highway assets, identify defects and remedial actions.
• Document asset condition and inspection findings in relevant systems and ensure data is up to date.
• Liaise with engineering teams to support maintenance plans and prioritisation with adequate information.
• Complete reports, technical drawings and studies to support inspection findings and asset information management.
• Report and raise works for safety-critical issues and manage high-priority defects.

Skills

Inspector qualification

Site supervision

Highways asset knowledge

Network management

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Equivalent qualification

Job description

National Highways in the Southwest region is seeking an Inspector on a permanent basis to deliver cyclical and ad-hoc inspections of non-complex highway assets, identify defects, and support maintenance planning.

You will document findings, liaise with engineering teams, complete reports and drawings, and handle on-call duties with a valid driving licence (3 points max). All applicants welcome; emphasis on safety and quality.