Highways Inspector

Via East Midlands; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Via East Midlands is seeking a Highways Inspector for their Blyth Depot to carry out highway inspections, support health and safety, and manage claims investigations. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, employee benefits, and opportunities for career growth as part of a dynamic team engaging in infrastructure improvements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in highway inspections and civil engineering.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of IT packages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highway inspections and order repairs using electronic devices.
• Investigate insurance claims and provide detailed inspection reports.
• Support Health, Safety, and Welfare management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Planning workload

Education

Proven experience in highway or civil engineering

Tools

IT packages including databases, Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Highways Inspector to join our Assets & Development team based out of our Blyth Depot.

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we're excited to share this journey with you! If you're looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions— we're shaping the future of Nottinghamshire's highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What You'll Do

• Carry out highway inspections and ordering repairs using electronic devices, ensuring adherence to current policies, strategies, and national legislation.
• Undertake inspections from enquiries logged by other departments, senior leaders, stakeholders, clients, and customers.
• Investigate insurance claims, providing detailed reports of inspections and works ordered, and represent the company and the local highway authority at court in defence of third-party claims.
• Inspect statutory undertakers during and after works in the Highway ensuring adherence to national legislation.
• Support Health, Safety, and Welfare management across the Service, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and best practices.
• Act as an ambassador for the company by promoting a positive image to enhance Via's reputation.

What We're Seeking

• Proven experience in a highway or civil engineering related field with industry-related knowledge in the highway environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively with other departments, clients, and customers to achieve objectives.
• Working knowledge of IT packages including databases, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven experience in planning your own workload.
• Current driving licence category B.

What Can We Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!