Highways Inspector
Business Unit: Gloucestershire
Location: Cheltenham
Job Role
To gather network intelligence through statutory safety inspections and place orders for interventions in line with the Assess and Decide policy.
Duties
* Delivery of statutory safety inspections and asset condition inspections
* Utilising local knowledge and access to the network to assist the Local Network Teams in the collation of intelligence to support the Cat 2 works/ Cat 3 proposals and whole service intelligence for inclusion in the Annual Planned Works Programme and service planning process
Person Specification
* ONC/City & Guilds 6033 Scheme – Highway Safety Inspection Award or similar accreditation/NRSWA - accredited (Supervisor)
* Comprehensive understanding of the HCC Assess and Decide Policy
* Experience and proficiency in identification and risk assessment of defects to be categorised for appropriate interventions
* Fully conversant with HCC's Inspection Manual and knowledgeable about the inspection aspects of the Well Maintained Highways Code of Practice for Highways Maintenance Management
* Understanding of operational delivery within the TMC/Civil Engineering sector with awareness in safety, quality and environmental issues
* Understanding of construction methodologies with firm grasp of H&S and TMA compliance
* Knowledge and personal interest (preferable) in defined Hertfordshire Districts
* Understanding of operational H&S responsibilities
* Focused and detail oriented to achieve statutory safety inspection requirements
* Capability to identify and assess asset condition accurately in line with the Assess & Decide Policy on the statutory network
* Ability to translate Assess & Decide Policy parameters to defects on the ground
* Comfortable and proficient utilising technology based equipment to expedite accurate information collection and transfer
* In-depth knowledge of highway maintenance and other local authority services
* Promote/observe Health and Safety standards – "lead by example"
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday
Fairness Inclusion & Respect
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.
Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.