Highways Inspection Lead

Job Title: Highways Inspection Lead Location: Dartford, South Mimms or Leatherhead Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Company: Tier One Highways Infrastructure Company Substantial Tier One Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Experience Considered Essential. Due to hiring timeframes, sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. About the Role We’re looking for an Inspection Lead to take ownership of our clients statutory and contractual inspections programme across a wide portfolio of assets. You’ll be pivotal in driving high-quality, efficient delivery while maintaining a strong safety culture. Based at one of our clients offices in the South East (Dartford, Leatherhead Or South Mimms), you’ll work closely with Asset Delivery Leads, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders to define inspection strategies, manage team performance, and ensure quality outcomes across the board. Whats in it for you? Our client delivers some of the UK’s most ambitious, meaningful infrastructure projects – supporting national economies and strengthening communities. But it’s not just what they do; it’s how they support their people that sets them apart. They offer flexible working, generous benefits, and real opportunities for career development – all while helping shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. * Smart working options (up to 40% remote) * 25 days annual leave * Exceptional parental policies – up to 28 weeks full maternity/adoption pay * Pension, share schemes, volunteering leave, and more Key Responsibilities * Oversee the end-to-end inspection programme across multiple asset types * Define inspection processes, unit cost targets, and delivery models * Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards * Collaborate with planning, engineering, and asset management teams * Lead and develop a large inspection team, including supply chain partners * Monitor budgets, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement * Report progress and risks to clients and senior leaders What We’re Looking For * Proven experience delivering large-scale inspection or planned work programmes * Strong team leadership and project management capabilities * Familiarity with UK safety legislation and inspection compliance * Experience working in a matrix environment * Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field (or equivalent experience) * Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) desirable Apply today or call Simon Cowley on (phone number removed) for more information