Highways Inspector

ameygroupi; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Choices - flexible benefits

Save with Amey

Social Value days

Job summary

Amey is seeking a permanent Highways Inspector for the NMC SW account in Polmadie. The role focuses on inspections, data quality, and reporting to support safe, well-maintained roads across the region.

You will work on a 40-hour week with hybrid/flexible patterns, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver reliable journeys and strong customer care. Amey provides training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in inspectors courses, including defect identification, monitoring and recording.
• PHS certification is highly desirable.
• Professional Membership with relevant bodies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections in accordance with the South West unit contract.
• Ensuring contract compliance on data quality management issues.
• Developing timely and accurate reports and assisting with project administration as required.
• Complying with the relevant health and safety legislation.
• Liaising with colleagues to ensure planning, operations and works are completed on time.
• Communicating with teams to provide evidence in the defence of third-party claims.
• Assisting with the establishment and implementation of a programme of inspections and investigations.

Skills

Self-motivation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Road network knowledge

Education

Relevant Inspectors courses

Personal Highway Safety (PHS) certified

Professional Membership desirable

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for apermanent Highways Inspectorto join ourNMC SWaccount inPolmadie.

OurNMC SWaccount is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

The team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The Highways Inspector plays an important part in the collection of data relating to safety and future improvements to safeguard the travelling public, client and Amey.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out inspections in accordance with the South West unit contract
• Ensuring contract compliance on data quality management issues
• Developing timely and accurate reports and assisting with project administration as required
• Complying with the relevant health and safety legislation
• Liaising with colleagues to ensure planning, operations and works are completed on time
• Communication with teams to provide evidence in the defence of third-party claims
• Assisting with the establishment and implementation of a programme of inspections and investigations

What makes this role unique is if you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role your most enjoy. You will be working closely with clients to build relationships, have the opportunity to develop additional skills and leadership capabilities through comprehensive training Amey offers. Our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Self-motivated to be able to work alone and prioritise your workload under pressure
• An excellent communicator to be able to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Confident in your management of the trunk road routes

Ideally you will be qualified inrelevant Inspectors courses, including defect identification, monitoring, and recording andPersonal Highway Safety (PHS) certified.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have qualifications specifically defined by clients includingProfessional Membershipwere deemed appropriate tohelp you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What we can offer you

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value -You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.