Highway Inspector

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Flexitime

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Solihull Council is seeking a customer-focused Highway Inspector to join the Projects Management team. The role covers statutory inspections, contract monitoring and supporting local plans to enhance highway safety and accessibility.

You will work with neighbours, councillors and partners to respond to enquiries and resolve issues across the borough. The role is an essential car user position requiring a driving licence and access to a vehicle, with potential use of Solihull Council electric

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and training.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Experience and knowledge of highways and maintaining a clean, green and safe environment.
• Experience with a wide range of customers and handling complex queries.
• Strong partnership skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexibility to participate in out-of-hours standby rota for winter maintenance and emergency highways services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory inspections and monitor contract compliance.
• Support local plans and projects to improve highway safety and quality.
• Respond to enquiries, identify priorities and resolve issues to keep highways safe and accessible.

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ensuring our highways are safe and well-maintained? We’re looking for a customer-focused Highway Inspector to join our dedicated Projects Management team

At Solihull Council, we understand that the quality of our highways and public spaces plays a vital role in supporting residents’ health and wellbeing, fostering thriving communities, attracting investment, and creating a sense of pride in our local area.

About the Role

As a Highway Inspector, you will enjoy a varied and autonomous role, covering the full spectrum of highways responsibilities. From carrying out statutory inspections and monitoring contract compliance to supporting local plans and projects, you’ll make a real difference to the safety and quality of our borough.

Working closely with neighbourhoods, councillors, stakeholders, and delivery partners, you’ll respond to enquiries, identify priorities, and resolve a range of issues to keep our highways safe and accessible.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and training.
• A willingness to undertake further training.
• Experience and knowledge of highways and the importance of maintaining a clean, green, and safe environment.
• Experience in working with a wide range of customers and handling complex queries and challenging situations.
• Strong partnership skills to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexibility to participate in the out-of-hours standby rota for winter maintenance and emergency highways services.

This is an essential car user role. You will be required to travel across the borough to oversee a range of neighbourhood projects. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. You will also have access to use of electric vehicles supplied by Solihull Council. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

What We Offer

In return, you’ll join a friendly and supportive team where your contribution is valued. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our highway network remains safe and reliable. We also offer:

• A role that makes a tangible impact on the community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A range of flexible working options including hybrid working
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year.
• A flexitime scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Family and carer friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Corporate clothing/uniform will be provided.
• As an essential car user, free parking is available.

Closing date for completed applications is 25 October 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview week commencing 2 November 2026

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents

Job description and person specification