Highways Inspector

AMEY; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services firm is seeking a permanent Highways Inspector in Scotland. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, ensuring compliance, and developing reports. The ideal candidate will possess Personal Highway Safety certification and have strong communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships. The firm offers a competitive pension scheme, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to help maintain safe and well-functioning roadways.

Benefits

Generous Pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to online discounts

2 Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Qualified in relevant Inspectors courses, including defect identification.
• Excellent communicator to manage stakeholders.
• Self-motivated to prioritize workload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections in accordance with unit contract.
• Develop timely reports and assist with project administration.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure timely completion of works.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Management of trunk road routes

Education

Personal Highway Safety (PHS) certification

Job description

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Inspector to join our NMC SW account in Polmadie .

Our NMC SW account 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.

Standard hours of work

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Work-life balance and flexibility

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

If you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you 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 in relevant Inspectors courses, including defect identification, monitoring, and recording and Personal Highway Safety (PHS) certified.

In addition

To this, it would be desirable if you have qualifications specifically defined by clients including Professional Membership were deemed appropriate to help 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
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 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.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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