Highways Inspector

About The Role

Working Hours: 14 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)

Contract Type: Part‑Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance

Closing Date: 28 June 2026 11:59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

Responsibilities

• Carry out full visual inspections on live roadworks in line with the GMRAPS scheme inspections.
• Plan routes and schedules to maximise daily inspections and provide day‑to‑day support and query resolution to Permit Officers, Coordinator and Management.
• Manage day‑to‑day coordination tasks, including early entry, traffic management with statutory undertakers, liaising with Traffic and Events Officer, and ensuring compliance with all necessary Highways systems and processes.
• Undertake additional inspections such as Section 74, 3rd Party, FPNs and Permit conditions as required.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably commensurate with the level of the post.

Qualifications

• Highways background and experience of works coordination.
• Experience in stakeholder and contractor engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills.
• Track record of building effective partnerships with senior managers and elected members.
• Strong IT skills; computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Full driving licence and ability to use own car for business purposes.
• Prior experience in network coordination and knowledge of highways legislation desirable but not essential.

Legal and Equality

Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays; increases to 31 days after five years.
• Large local government pension scheme with life cover and options to top up.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave.
• Variety of perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests.
• Learning and development opportunities and onboarding.
• Commitment to a Good Employment Charter – secure, flexible work, fair pay review, trade unions, health and wellbeing support.
• Volunteering leave up to 3 days (pro‑rated).

Additional Information

Casual Car Users must provide their own car and documentation. An allowance per mile of business use will be received.

Location: South of Manchester and Airport Area.

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