Highways Safety Inspector - M25 @ Balfour Beatty plc
About The Role
Site-based role, undertaking Highway Safety Inspections across the M25DBFO Network. As a Highway Safety Inspector you will carry out daily driven inspections of the M25 DBFO network to identify defects which pose a risk to road users, decide on required actions to rectify those defects, and perform monthly walked safety inspections. You will operate from the base at Swanley and use the vehicle in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.
What you'll be doing
* Working within a depot based environment carrying out weekly highway safety inspections on both the Motorway and APTR network.
* Identification and recording of CAT1 safety defects.
* Deciding on actions required to make the roadways safe or to rectify identified defects.
Who we're looking for
* City & Guilds 6033 – Highway Inspection (preferable) or equivalent.
* Previous experience working under a highway maintenance contract.
* Knowledge and experience of highway & motorway defects.
* Knowledge of highway construction and repair requirements.
* Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
* CSCS site visitor card.
* Full driving licence.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects – developing, building and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Benefits
* Smart working – staggered start and finish times with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies – 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay paternity/partner leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
About Us
Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people based at eight locations across the M25 network, we manage the operation of the M25 24/7, from routine maintenance to managing the whole‑life requirement of thousands of assets.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe diversity and inclusion are essential. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence "Employer Recognition Scheme" and actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists and people with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer a disability‑confident interview where candidates meet the minimum requirements. For more information: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Swanley, M25 DBFO Network
Job function: Management and Manufacturing (Construction)
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