Highways Inspector

Company: London Borough of Hackney
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Location: London
Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to join the Highways Team. You will report to the Senior Engineer and work as part of a busy, friendly team. You will help ensure the Council fulfils its duties as a local highways authority under the Highways Act 1980, and in accordance with our Highways Maintenance Policy. As a Highways Inspector you will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of our existing highways infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out scheduled highways safety inspections on foot.
  • Inspect and gather information about the conditions of the Highways network.
  • Be responsible for your own designated area, reporting on defects in the Public Highway.
  • Arrange repairs for network safety and serviceability.

Qualifications

  • Self‑motivated individual with excellent observation skills and conscientiousness.
  • Good time‑management skills, able to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
  • Customer‑facing experience and ability to liaise with customers in a kind and friendly manner within a diverse community.

Additional Information

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applications from disabled people and those interested in flexible working.

Closing date for applications: 20 May 2026 (22:59). Interview and assessment date: w/c 08 June 2026.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026