Senior Highways Inspection Officer

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension and AVC scheme

Free employee parking

Employee discounts & wellbeing schemes

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead seeks a Senior Highways Inspection Officer to lead a team of Highway Inspectors and maintain a safe, reliable highway network across the borough.

You will report to the Highways Contract and Maintenance Manager, work in a hybrid pattern, and contribute to excellent customer service while overseeing budgets and contractor performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Highway Safety Inspector (C&G 6033 / LANTRA) with NRSWA accreditation.
• Sound knowledge of highway legislation and inspection regimes.
• Experience managing works orders, budgets and assets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Highway Inspectors to meet inspections and targets.
• Undertake planned and reactive highway safety inspections and remedial actions.
• Manage maintenance works, contractor performance and budgets.
• Respond to customer enquiries and highway incidents with technical advice.
• Support statutory duties through asset management and emergency response.

Skills

Highways inspection

Team leadership

Contract management

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

C&G 6033 / LANTRA

NRSWA accreditation

Tools

Confirm

Street Manager

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Highways Inspection Officer to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £39,526 - £43,613 per annum.

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Highways Inspection Officer join our Highways Inspection team.

The role:

As a Senior Highways Inspection Officer you will report to the Highways Contract and Maintenance Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of Highway Inspectors and play a key role in maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient highway network for residents, businesses and visitors across the borough.

Your role will involve:

• Lead and support a team of Highway Inspectors, ensuring inspections, workloads and performance targets are delivered effectively.
• Undertake planned and reactive highway safety inspections, identifying defects and arranging appropriate remedial actions to keep the network safe.
• Manage maintenance activities, contractor performance and budgets, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to a high standard.
• Investigate and respond to customer enquiries, complaints and highway incidents, providing excellent customer service and technical advice.
• Support the Council's statutory duties through effective asset management, highway claims investigations, utility coordination and emergency response activities.

What we are looking for:

We're looking for a proactive highways professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills and a commitment to delivering excellent public services.

• Qualified Highway Safety Inspector (C&G 6033/LANTRA) with NRSWA accreditation and experience working within a highway maintenance environment.
• Sound knowledge of highway legislation, inspection regimes, Section 81 processes, street works and highway maintenance best practice.
• Experience managing works orders, contractors, budgets and asset management systems such as Confirm, Street Manager or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with residents, councillors, contractors and utility companies.
• A collaborative and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, make evidence-based decisions and lead teams effectively.
• Valid current driving licence and access to vehicle available for business use.

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible difference to the local community while developing your leadership and technical expertise within a forward-thinking highways service.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Sumati Sharma, Highways Contract and Maintenance Manager on [e-mail]