Highway Inspector

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a diligent Highway Inspector for a critical role in ensuring public safety in Liverpool. This position involves inspecting highway assets, managing records, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds qualification in Highway Safety Inspections and a valid UK driving license. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining the safety and integrity of the highways while enjoying a competitive daily rate. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in your community while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety implications when working on highways.
• Proven experience identifying and describing highway defects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highway inspections in line with legislation.
• Identify and record defects across highways and footways.
• Raise and validate work orders for repairs.

Skills

Highway Safety Inspections

Defect Identification

Emergency Response

Education

City & Guilds in Highway Safety Inspections

Tools

Handheld Devices

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Highway Inspector, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £238.85 - £315.87 per Day

Summary:

In this vital role, you will be responsible for inspecting highway assets to ensure public safety, issuing and checking repair work, and maintaining records in line with legal and safety standards. This role includes participating in an on-call rota and responding to emergencies, including winter maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct highway inspections in line with legislation (Highways Act 1980, NRSWA 1991).
• Identify and record defects across highways, footways, and associated assets.
• Raise, monitor, and validate work orders for routine and emergency repairs.
• Investigate public reports and complaints and take appropriate action.
• Support inspection programmes and manage records using handheld devices.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Highway Safety Inspections.

Experience Required:

• Knowledge of safety implications and requirements when working on highways, including Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
• Proven experience identifying and describing highway defects.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.