Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Highways Safety Inspector to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of safety on our road networks. A site-based role, undertaking Highway Safety Inspections across the M25 DBFO Network, the Highway Safety Inspectors are responsible for carrying out daily driven and monthly walked inspections of the network, to identify safety defects across multiple asset types which pose a risk to road users and customers. The role is responsible for identifying and escalating defect information to the relevant network teams to manage the required hazard mitigations and defect repairs. Location: Swanley.
Responsibilities
* Safety Compliance: Conduct thorough inspections of highways, roads, and related infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety regulations, standards, and policies.
* Risk Assessment: Identify potential safety hazards, assess risks, and recommend effective mitigation measures to prevent accidents and enhance overall safety.
* Quality Assurance: Evaluate maintenance activities to ensure they meet established safety standards and specifications, providing timely feedback to project teams.
* Data Analysis: Collect and analyse data related to road safety, contributing to the development of comprehensive safety strategies.
* Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders including National Highways, CPS depot teams, and local communities to promote a culture of safety and implement best practices.
Qualifications
* Full driving licence B/B1.
* Previous experience of working in a highway maintenance contract.
* Knowledge and experience of highway & Motorway defects.
* Knowledge of highway construction and repair requirements.
* Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
* CSCS site visitor card.
* City & Guilds 6033 – Highway Inspection (preferable) or equivalent.
Why join us / Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.
About Us
Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
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