Highway Inspector

Carrington West; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Highway Inspector to join a dedicated highways maintenance team in the vibrant Merseyside area. This role involves conducting thorough safety inspections, assessing and recording defects, and ensuring compliance with national standards. You'll collaborate with contractors and utility companies to coordinate necessary repairs while maintaining accurate records using advanced digital tools. If you have a passion for highway safety and want to make a significant impact in your community, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway safety inspections and defect identification.
• Knowledge of local and national highway standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular highway safety inspections and prioritize repairs.
• Liaise with contractors and monitor compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Highway Safety Inspections

Defect Assessment

Contractor Liaison

GIS-based Systems

Emergency Response

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Health and Safety Certification

Tools

Digital Reporting Tools

GIS Software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Inspector to come and join the highways maintenance team in the Merseyside area.

The main duties of the Highway Inspector are:

• Undertake scheduled and reactive highway safety inspections in line with national and local standards (e.g., Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice).
• Identify, assess, and record defects or hazards on carriageways, footways, cycleways, and verges.
• Prioritize and issue works orders for necessary repairs, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and response times.
• Liaise with contractors, utility companies, and in-house teams to coordinate works and verify completion standards.
• Monitor highway maintenance schemes and works in progress to ensure compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Investigate complaints and service requests from the public, councillors, and other stakeholders regarding highway condition or safety concerns.
• Keep accurate, timely records and reports, using digital tools and GIS-based systems.
• Assist with winter service operations, emergency responses, and special projects as required.
• Support the preparation of reports and data to inform asset management planning and funding bids

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on 02393 876051.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on 02393 876051 for more information.

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