Highways Inspector

Ringway London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking a Highways Inspector to cover Central London. The role involves routine inspections, defect identification and reporting while ensuring safety and standards are met. You will inspect on foot (6–8km routes) and may occasionally drive a company vehicle.

The position suits someone with highways or construction background or someone looking to build a long-term career in the highways sector. Full-time hours apply, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to work independently as a lone worker.
• Good IT skills and confidence using mobile devices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to walk significant distances daily in all weather.
• Highways, construction, utilities or operational experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine highway inspections across Central London.
• Identify and record defects and maintenance needs.
• Capture photographic evidence and upload inspection data on a device.
• Complete detailed reports accurately and efficiently.
• Walk routes covering approximately 6–8km.
• Follow health, safety and operational procedures.
• Undertake occasional inspections using a company vehicle.

Skills

Driving licence

Independent worker

IT skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Physical fitness

Highways experience (advantage)

Tools

Mobile devices

Job description

Highways Inspector

We are seeking a Highways Inspector to join our team covering Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a highways, construction, utilities, civil engineering or operational background, or for an individual looking to build a long-term career within the highways sector. As a Highways Inspector, you'll be responsible for carrying out scheduled inspections across London's highway network, identifying defects, recording findings, and ensuring assets meet required safety and operational standards.

Business Unit

Business Unit: 5105 - London

Location

Location: London

Duties

• Conduct routine highway inspections across Central London.
• Identify and record defects, safety issues and maintenance requirements.
• Capture photographic evidence and upload inspection data using a smartphone or tablet.
• Complete detailed reports accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out inspections on foot, covering approximately 6-8km per route.
• Adhere to all health, safety and operational procedures.
• Undertake occasional driven inspections using a company vehicle.

Person Specification

• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work independently and confidently as a lone worker.
• Good IT skills and confidence using mobile devices and apps.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The physical capability to walk significant distances daily in all weather conditions.
• Previous highways, construction, utilities or operational experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.