Highways Safety Inspector

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Highway Safety Inspector is tasked with conducting highway safety inspections in accordance with the County Councils Highway Safety Inspection Policy. This role is crucial for identifying assessing prioritising and accurately recording safety defects using the Highway Safety Matrix. Primarily operating in a designated area the inspector may also work across the county as needed. This field-based position involves regular asset inspections utilising mobile technology and collaborating with colleagues the public and insurance teams to support claim investigations and ensure statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

Identify assess and prioritise highway defects using the Highway Safety Matrix.
Ensure accurate record-keeping documentation and reporting to support statutory and management information requirements.
Assist in technical or regulatory work to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
Plan and prioritise weekly workloads responding effectively to changing operational demands.
Use mobile technology and field-based equipment to complete inspections.
Work across designated areas and county-wide when required.

Experience

Experience in public-facing roles and managing customer interactions on-site.
Experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation (e.g. Highways Act Road Traffic Act Health & Safety at Work Act Traffic Management Act).
Experience preparing structured reports and using IT systems for data entry and analysis.

Qualifications

Educated to A-Level HNC or equivalent OR relevant Level 3/4 vocational qualification.
Full valid driving licence (role requires county-wide travel).
Knowledge of relevant legislation (Highways Act Traffic Signs Regulations Road Traffic Act New Roads & Streetworks Act Traffic Management Act).

Additional Information

Full valid driving licence (role requires county-wide travel).
Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 20th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Highway Safety Inspector is responsible for carrying out highway safety inspections in line with the County Councils Highway Safety Inspection Policy.

Required Education:

The Highway Safety Inspector is responsible for carrying out highway safety inspections in line with the County Councils Highway Safety Inspection Policy.

3-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThe Highway Safety Inspector is tasked with conducting highway safety inspections in accordance with the County Councils Highway Safety Inspection Policy. This role is crucial for identifying assessing prioritising and accurately recording safety defects...

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Highway Safety Inspector is tasked with conducting highway safety inspections in accordance with the County Councils Highway Safety Inspection Policy. This role is crucial for identifying assessing prioritising and accurately recording safety defects using the Highway Safety Matrix. Primarily operating in a designated area the inspector may also work across the county as needed. This field-based position involves regular asset inspections utilising mobile technology and collaborating with colleagues the public and insurance teams to support claim investigations and ensure statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

Identify assess and prioritise highway defects using the Highway Safety Matrix.
Ensure accurate record-keeping documentation and reporting to support statutory and management information requirements.
Assist in technical or regulatory work to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
Plan and prioritise weekly workloads responding effectively to changing operational demands.
Use mobile technology and field-based equipment to complete inspections.
Work across designated areas and county-wide when required.

Experience

Experience in public-facing roles and managing customer interactions on-site.
Experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation (e.g. Highways Act Road Traffic Act Health & Safety at Work Act Traffic Management Act).
Experience preparing structured reports and using IT systems for data entry and analysis.

Qualifications

Educated to A-Level HNC or equivalent OR relevant Level 3/4 vocational qualification.
Full valid driving licence (role requires county-wide travel).
Knowledge of relevant legislation (Highways Act Traffic Signs Regulations Road Traffic Act New Roads & Streetworks Act Traffic Management Act).

Additional Information

Full valid driving licence (role requires county-wide travel).
Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 20th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Highway Safety Inspector is responsible for carrying out highway safety inspections in line with the County Councils Highway Safety Inspection Policy.

Required Education:

The Highway Safety Inspector is responsible for carrying out highway safety inspections in line with the County Councils Highway Safety Inspection Policy.