Highway Inspector

Location: Leicestershire
Rate: £25-£30 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract 

Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Inspector in Leicestershire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a reliable and experienced Highway Inspector to join my client's highway maintenance team in Leicestershire.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring the safe condition of the highway network, assisting with reactive maintenance works and completing statutory inspections in line with the Highways Act 1980. The ideal candidate will have experience in highway inspection and maintenance, with a strong focus on safety, accurate record-keeping and compliance.

The main duties of the Highway Inspector include:

·Inspecting, investigating and ordering necessary works to maintain the highway network safely.
·Conforming to relevant legislation, policies and codes of practice for highway maintenance.
·Maintaining accurate inspection and maintenance records to support statutory defence against legal claims.
·Investigating third-party insurance claims, providing inspection records and attending court when necessary.
·Liaising with stakeholders including elected members, members of the public, emergency services and neighbouring authorities.
·Inspecting works completed by in-house teams, contractors and third parties to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
·Reporting the need for more substantial works, including resurfacing and reconstruction.
·Assisting with the enforcement of highway safety legislation and ensuring safe working practices on site.
·Contributing to the development of technology, systems, policies and procedures for effective service delivery.

The Highway Inspector will have key experience in:

·Highway or civil engineering construction methods and maintenance treatments.
·Managing their own workload, working methodically and maintaining accurate records.
·Undertaking dynamic risk assessments and maintaining a professional approach.
·A minimum of three years' experience in highway inspection or a related discipline.
·Experience using specialist IT systems, databases and spreadsheets would be desirable.
·A Highway Inspection Qualification would be desirable.
·Streetworks Supervisor Accreditation would be desirable.
·A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently.

For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Construction and Local Government professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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