Highways Inspector

Manchester City Council; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday allowance up to 26 days + bank

UK Pension scheme

Enhanced parental & carers leave

MCR+ discounts & benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Good Employment Charter & unions

Volunteering leave up to 3 days

Résumé du poste

Manchester City Council is seeking a proactive Highways Streetworks & Licensing Inspector to ensure highway works and licensing across Manchester meet safety, legal and statutory standards. You will support the Network Management Team to keep the city moving, protect road users and support transport priorities.

You will inspect works, process licences, maintain records, and work with contractors and residents to resolve compliance issues while ensuring proper permits and traffic management are

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting procedures, regulations or legislation in operations or compliance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and manage priorities with judgement.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business use.
• Willingness to obtain Street Works Qualification and relevant training.

Responsabilités

• Inspect highway reinstatements and licensed occupations for compliance with legislation and licence conditions.
• Process and authorise highway licence applications, advising applicants and stakeholders.
• Maintain inspection and enforcement records using ICT and mobile technology.
• Collaborate with contractors, residents and others to ensure safe delivery of highway works.
• Support planned and reactive highway works with proper permits and traffic arrangements.

Connaissances

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Record keeping

Driving licence

Formation

Full UK driving licence

Outils

ICT systems

Mobile tech

Description du poste

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Additional Payment: Essential Car Allowance, 15% Flexibility Payment
Working style: Hybrid
Closing date: 11:59pm, 16 November 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Highways Streetworks & Licensing Inspector, you'll help ensure that highway works and licensing activities across Manchester are carried out safely, legally and in accordance with statutory requirements. You'll support the Network Management Team in maintaining a safe and efficient highway network, ensuring that permits, licences and inspections are completed effectively and in line with legislation and health and safety requirements. Your work will contribute to keeping Manchester moving, protecting road users and supporting the delivery of the city’s transport and highways priorities.

In This Role You Will

• Inspect highway reinstatements, streetworks activities and licensed highway occupations to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and licence conditions.
• Review, process and authorise highway licence applications, providing advice and guidance to applicants and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate inspection and enforcement records using electronic systems and mobile technology.
• Work with contractors, utility companies, colleagues, residents and other stakeholders to support the safe delivery of highway activities and resolve compliance issues.
• Support the management of planned and reactive highway works, ensuring appropriate permits, licences and traffic management arrangements are in place.

For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Paul Faux, at [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Pre-employment checks

If You Are Successful, Your Appointment Will Be Subject To Completing The Relevant Pre-employment Checks. These Checks Will Be Carried Out As Part Of Our Recruitment Process And Includes

• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
• Essential Car - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work.

For more information on these checks, please visit checks page

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills who can work effectively with a range of stakeholders. You'll have an understanding of regulatory and compliance activities, be confident interpreting procedures and legislation, and be able to make sound decisions when managing inspections, licences and highway-related issues. A customer-focused approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records are essential.

We’ll Use The Following Essential Criteria To Decide Which Candidates To Invite To Assessment. Please Ensure Candidates Are Directed To Use Their Personal Statement To Provide Evidence Against Each Criterion, Supported By Relevant Examples

• Experience of interpreting and applying procedures, regulations or legislation within an operational, regulatory or compliance environment.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, use ICT systems effectively and manage competing priorities while exercising sound judgement and decision-making.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Willingness to obtain, or work towards, a recognised Street Works Qualification and undertake relevant training.

Use of AI

You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.

Support and Adjustments

If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City - a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Requirements

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What We Will Need From You If You're Successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other Relevant Information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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