Highways Inspector

Our client a very well established Road Management Company are now looking for an experienced Highway Inspector to join the business.

The job purpose of the Highway Inspector is to ensure the client fulfils they role under the Highways Act 1980 and to keep the highway network safe.

The role

• Responsible for inspections of the geographical area within set routine and cyclical inspection regime, and ad-hoc inspection when required whether driven or walked;
• Responsible for identifying defects which pose a risk to highways users and devising the best solution for rectification
• Raising works on the asset management system with the relevant priority category and closing jobs when done.
• Attend site daily and use mobile devices to record inspections and raising works
• Responsible for inspection of own and 3rd parties works on the network which includes undertaking of inspections of works at all stages of construction to ensure they are done safely to specification.
• Assisting the Duty Road Manager in submitting permits for own works and for granting permits for 3rd parties works including reviewing traffic management plans and site meetings as required
• Assisting in updating and communicating road space and O&M weekly programme for TfL as required
• Supervising works undertaken on behalf of the client either on day or night shift as required
• Fulfilling the supervisor role in relation to the health and safety processes and procedures and assist in implementation of the cultural behaviour plan including challenging unsafe and below standard work and practices
• Undertaking regular health and safety audits for internal and external workforce working on behalf of the company
• Assisting the management team in reviewing of works programme and method statements and risk assessments and following any processes required to facilitate pre-construction stage of any projects when required
• Supporting the management team in management of the internal workforce and in management of the subcontractors/ supply chain
• Covering night shift supervisor shifts when required
• Working as part of the Highway Inspectors’ team to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Skills Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in highway maintenance or construction field.
• Experience of carrying out inspections in line with highway safety inspection policies and procedures would be desirable.
• Experience of using computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience of using GIS software or asset management software would be desirable.
• Experience of working to both individual and team deadlines

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