Highways Asset Inspector | Inspections & Data-Driven Maintenance

National Highways; Clyst Heath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways seeks an Inspector to join the Southwest team on a permanent basis. You will perform inspections of non-complex highway assets, document findings, drive as required and participate in on-call duties. Candidates must have a clean licence with no more than 3 points.

Role involves data collection to inform maintenance scheme prioritisation and liaising with engineering teams to support planning. Experience in highway maintenance and site supervision is valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Inspector with demonstrable core competencies.
• Working towards HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with experience undertaking inspections.
• Must be able to drive with no more than 3 points on license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Team liaison

Data collection

Documentation

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

National Highways seeks an Inspector to join the Southwest team on a permanent basis. You will perform inspections of non-complex highway assets, document findings, drive as required and participate in on-call duties. Candidates must have a clean licence with no more than 3 points.

Role involves data collection to inform maintenance scheme prioritisation and liaising with engineering teams to support planning. Experience in highway maintenance and site supervision is valued.