Highway Inspector

Matchtech; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Highway Inspector to support inspection, maintenance and management of the local highway network on a contract basis. You will identify defects, coordinate maintenance works and liaise with contractors, communities and other stakeholders to keep roads safe and well maintained.

Responsibilities include site inspections, traffic management planning, incident response and maintaining records with IT systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or construction sector.
• HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Highways or Construction.
• A Levels, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of highway inspection, maintenance and defect management.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.
• Proficient IT skills across Microsoft applications.
• Willingness to travel to highway sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and ad hoc highway inspections to identify defects and inform maintenance planning.
• Investigate reported highway issues through on-site assessments and measurements.
• Engage with local communities, parish and town councils and campaign groups to understand priorities and provide updates.
• Respond to incidents including flooding, collisions, vehicle fires and oil spills, including occasional work outside normal hours.
• Order and manage maintenance works in partnership with contractors, defining scope, costs and traffic management requirements.
• Coordinate reactive and planned works to minimise disruption to the network and deliver value for money.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and reports using appropriate IT systems and Microsoft applications.
• Support a collaborative one-team culture and contribute to Net Zero objectives.

Skills

Highways inspection

Maintenance planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Education

HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Highways/Construction

A Levels/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a Highway Inspector to support the effective inspection, maintenance and management of the local highway network on a contract basis. The role involves identifying defects, coordinating maintenance works and working closely with contractors, communities and other stakeholders to help keep roads safe, accessible and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and ad hoc highway inspections to identify defects and inform maintenance planning.
• Investigate reported highway issues through on-site assessments, measurements and, where required, intrusive investigations.
• Engage with local communities, parish and town councils and campaign groups to understand priorities and provide updates.
• Respond to incidents including flooding, collisions, vehicle fires and oil spills, including occasional work outside normal hours.
• Order and manage maintenance works in partnership with contractors, defining scope, costs and traffic management requirements.
• Coordinate reactive and planned works to minimise disruption to the network and deliver value for money.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and reports using appropriate IT systems and Microsoft applications.
• Support a collaborative one-team culture and contribute to organisational sustainability and Net Zero objectives.

Job Requirements

• Experience working within the highways or construction sector.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highways or Construction.
• A Levels, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of highway inspection, maintenance and defect management.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
• Confident IT skills, including proficiency across Microsoft applications.
• Flexibility to travel to various highway sites as required.

Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to supporting Net Zero objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highways professional with strong technical, organisational and stakeholder management skills to contribute to the safe and effective management of the local road network.