Location: Leicestershire
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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. xsabvtc
·Streetworks Supervisor Accreditation would be desirable.
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Highway Inspector in Belgrave employer: Carrington West
Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
