Specialist Professional

Colbern Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to join Westminster City Council. In this role, you will perform routine inspections and ensure compliance with statutory obligations related to highways and public spaces. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of NRSWA and be proactive in decision-making. This position offers shift-based work with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with the ability to hit the ground running.
• Strong understanding of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act).
• Proficiency in using Confirm software.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine inspections of highways, footways, street furniture, and other highway assets.
• Identify and report defects or issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Attend sites to assess reported faults on council-managed and privately-owned assets.
• Provide expert advice on highways and street works.

Skills

Proactive decision-making

Strong understanding of NRSWA

Experience in similar role

Proficiency in Confirm software

Job description

Highways Inspector

Westminster

Contract

£24.06 per hour PAYE or £31.41 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Highways Inspector

Working Pattern: Shift-based (07:00 - 15:30 and 09:30 - 18:00)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to join Westminster City Council on a short-term secondment. This role is critical in ensuring our statutory duties are met by carrying out routine inspections and responding promptly to reported issues across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete routine inspections of highways, footways, street furniture, and other highway assets at required intervals.
• Identify and report defects or issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Attend sites to assess reported faults on council-managed and privately-owned assets.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on highways and street works to colleagues, supporting risk identification and decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role with the ability to hit the ground running.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using Confirm software.
• Attributes: Proactive, independent decision-maker who requires minimal training.

Why This Role Matters

By ensuring inspections are completed within deadlines, you will help Westminster City Council fulfill its statutory obligations and maintain safe, high-quality public spaces.

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer