Job summary
My client in the North West is on the look out for a Highway Inspector to join the team on a contract baais.
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Highway Inspector
Job description
Our client is currently seeking a Highway Inspector to join their busy highway maintenance team. This contract role requires a dedicated individual to provide essential support in maintaining and improving the safety and functionality of public highways.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Undertake daily walked highway inspections to identify and report safety defects according to local codes of practice.
2. Respond to enquiries from the public and Members, either face-to-face or through correspondence.
3. Carry out enforcement actions on the public highway, which may involve interacting with challenging members of the public.
4. Use your own vehicle to drive to inspection routes, conduct driven inspections, and respond to reactive complaints as needed.
5. Update condition survey information for all highway assets.
6. Conduct Highways Act Enforcement as required.
7. Liaise with council staff, utilities, and other relevant parties regarding NRSWA enforcement.
8. Investigate claims related to tripping or slipping on the highway.
9. Undertake drainage and subsidence investigations on the highway.
10. Attend County Court as an expert witness, providing evidence to support the council's highway maintenance policies.
Job Requirements:
11. Knowledge and understanding of word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
12. Understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
13. Familiarity with IT systems and hardware EBF.
14. NRSWA Supervisor level qualification.
15. IMTAC or similar certification.
16. Valid driving licence.
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