Job Description
6 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- To inspect and maintain highway assets to ensure they are safe for public use. The role involves identifying defects, initiating corrective actions, and ensuring all inspections and works are carried out in line with relevant legislation, council policies, and service standards. The postholder will also respond to emergencies and support the council in minimising risks, claims, and service disruptions.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Conduct routine and ad hoc highway inspections (walked and driven) in line with:
- Highways Act 1980
- New Roads & Street Works Act 1991
- Raise works orders following inspections, claims investigations, and maintenance activities, and ensure completion to required standards.
- Monitor and review contractor performance, ensuring work is completed on time and meets quality standards.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience in highway inspection, maintenance, or a related field.
- Knowledge of highway legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
- Experience dealing with contractors, stakeholders, and the public.
- Experience handling complaints, claims investigations, and site inspections.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Highways Maintenance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (Highways Act 1980, NRSWA 1991).
- Full UK driving licence (essential for site-based inspections).
Additional information to note
- Working hours: 7 hours per day
- Cunard Building, Water Street, Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BS, United Kingdom
- Work pattern - 2 days but they will be on site most the time
- We work on bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 11th May 2026, apply ASAP.
