Your new companyYou'll be working with a public sector organisation in the East Midlands, responsible for managing and maintaining highways and public-facing infrastructure. The organisation delivers essential services across a defined local area and places a strong focus on safety and compliance. Due to ongoing programmes of work, they require additional support within their engineering and inspection function.Your new roleAs a Civil Engineering Inspector, you'll be responsible for carrying out site-based inspections across highways and public realm assets including roads, street works, car parks, and ongoing civil works.Your role will be inspection and compliance-focused. You'll ensure works are being carried out safely, correctly, and in line with the relevant permits and legislation. This includes checking contractor documentation, identifying issues on site, completing inspection reports, and escalating findings where required.What you'll need to succeedExperience working in a civil engineering, highways, street works, or public realm environmentBackground in site inspections, compliance monitoring, or Clerk of Works-style rolesPractical understanding of highways works and contractor activitiesConfidence working independently and managing your own timeAbility to produce clear written reports using Word, Excel, and digital inspection toolsAn HNC in Civil Engineering or similar is desirable.NRSWA / Street Works Supervisor qualification is desirable but not essential.(Local area knowledge and previous public sector experience would be beneficial.)What you'll get in returnContract day rate of £220-£280 per day (dependent on experience)Site-basedMileage expenses paidClear, realistic expectations with minimal bureaucracyA role focused on practical inspectionsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk