Highways Inspector

D S D; Bedford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Highways Inspector to ensure the highest standards of highway maintenance. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for inspecting and investigating highway works, providing a community-focused service, and conducting regular safety inspections. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on public safety and community service within Bedford. Join a supportive team committed to excellence and contribute to the well-being of your community.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance and safety inspections.
• Strong understanding of technical standards in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and investigate highway maintenance works.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of public highways.

Skills

Highway Maintenance

Safety Inspections

Community Service

Technical Standards

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Highways Inspector Certification

Job description

Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional

Job Title

Highways Inspector

Grade

BBU09

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU09 34,314 - 37,035

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37

Job Advert

Inspecting and investigating, assessing and organising highway maintenance works in response to requests from elected members of the Borough Council, Parish/Town Councils and the public; providing a community focused service of the highest professional and technical standards.

Carrying out regular routine safety & service inspections on foot or by vehicle of the public highway (Roads and Public Rights of Way) recording all defects and its general condition such that the Borough Council’s special defence provided by various sections of the Highways Act 1980 is not compromised.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 14th May 2025

Interview Date(s): W/C 26th May 2025

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email [e-mail]

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

Disabled Applicants

Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability

Care Leavers Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority ora care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for.

https://mycovenant.org.uk/about/

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

Work Pattern

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

Location

Borough Hall Cauldwell Street MK42 9AP Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

Attachments

CV Template

Attachments

CV Template

CV Template.docx (16 Kb)

Job Profile

Highways Inspector Job Description.pdf (514 Kb)