Job Title: Highways Inspector
Location: Liverpool – Citywide (Hybrid)
Job Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Full-Time, Hybrid
Pay Rate: £31.98 PAYE Inclusive of Holiday pay
Job Purpose
To ensure Liverpool’s highway infrastructure is safe and well-maintained by undertaking regular inspections, identifying and reporting defects, overseeing contractor work, and responding to emergency and out-of-hours situations including winter maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out walked and driven highway inspections in line with statutory requirements (Highways Act 1980, NRSWA 1991, and Code of Practice).
* Record defects and condition of highway assets including carriageways, footways, street furniture, and drainage.
* Raise and manage works orders following inspections or reports, ensuring timely and quality repairs.
* Investigate complaints and reports of defects from the public and other sources.
* Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, and actions taken.
* Respond to highway emergencies and participate in the on-call rota including winter gritting duties.
* Liaise with utility companies, contractors, stakeholders, and the public to ensure coordination and resolution of issues.
* Monitor third-party works on the highway and issue relevant notices under NRSWA.
* Support the council in defending liability claims by providing inspection records and evidence.
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