Highway Inspector

Summary: An experienced Highway Inspector is sought to join the highways maintenance team in the Merseyside area. The role involves conducting safety inspections, assessing defects, coordinating repairs, and ensuring compliance with standards. The Highway Inspector will also handle public complaints and assist with various operational tasks. This position is integral to maintaining highway safety and infrastructure quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake scheduled and reactive highway safety inspections in line with national and local standards.
• Identify, assess, and record defects or hazards on carriageways, footways, cycleways, and verges.
• Prioritize and issue works orders for necessary repairs, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and response times.
• Liaise with contractors, utility companies, and in-house teams to coordinate works and verify completion standards.
• Monitor highway maintenance schemes and works in progress to ensure compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Investigate complaints and service requests from the public, councillors, and other stakeholders regarding highway condition or safety concerns.
• Keep accurate, timely records and reports, using digital tools and GIS-based systems.
• Assist with winter service operations, emergency responses, and special projects as required.
• Support the preparation of reports and data to inform asset management planning and funding bids.

Key Skills:

• Experience in highway inspection and maintenance.
• Knowledge of national and local highway safety standards.
• Strong assessment and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and GIS-based systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Salary (Rate): £315

City: Merseyside

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other