Highways Inspector
Salary: £40-45k
Location: Canning Town and surrounding areas
Hours: 7am – 3:30pm
Must have a drivers licence
About the Role
Join our team as a Highways Inspector. I’m looking for a dedicated individual to help maintain and improve our road networks, ensuring the safety and accessibility of the highways network.
Job Purpose
As a Highways Inspector you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our roads adhere to the Highways Act 1980, keeping the highway network safe and accessible for all users.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and ad-hoc inspections in your designated geographical area.
- Identify defects that pose risks to highway users and devise effective solutions.
- Utilise mobile devices to record inspections and manage works through our asset management system.
- Oversee inspections of both internal and third‑party works, ensuring compliance with safety specifications.
- Support the Deputy Roads Manager in submitting permits and reviewing traffic management plans.
- Supervise works during day and night shifts, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Engage with the public to address complaints, conduct investigations, and represent the authority in court if necessary.
- Assist with emergency management and provide vital support during the winter season.
- Take responsibility for a vehicle, ensuring professional and courteous use at all times.
Key Working Relationships
- Collaborate with Roads team members, internal workforce, and subcontractors.
- Work closely with Operations Administrators, Project Management Officers, and the HR & Commercial teams.
Person Specification – Essential Qualifications
- City & Guilds LANTRA Safety Highways Inspector
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year in highway maintenance
- Experience in conducting safety inspections is advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of highway safety inspections and relevant legislation
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A chance to be part of a team dedicated to improving public safety and infrastructure
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal‑opportunities employer who respects and appreciates people of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, generation, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities and more. We provide reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process.
Together, let’s create safer roads for everyone!
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