Job Title
Highway Asset Specialist L1
Job Type
Full-time (Office/Site-based 4 days, Flexible WFH 1 day if workload allows)
Role Overview
As a Highway Asset Specialist, you will inspect, assess, and manage the Council’s highway assets. You will investigate enquiries, supervise contractor works, and ensure the highway network is safe, well-maintained, and compliant with legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspect and assess highway defects, prioritising maintenance needs
* Investigate public enquiries, insurance claims, encroachments, and adoption queries
* Issue notices and enforce highway regulations
* Liaise with contractors, order and supervise works
* Assist with planned highway maintenance projects
Essential Skills & Experience
* Knowledge of highway construction and defect identification
* Understanding of highway asset management
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
* Local authority highways experience
* Knowledge of Highways Act 1980
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
Beneficial
* City & Guilds Highway Inspection qualification
* Knowledge of NRSWA/streetworks
* CSCS card
Requirements
* Own vehicle for site visits (mileage reimbursed)
* Flexible approach, mostly site-based work
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