Highways Inspector
Salary: £45,000
Location: East London
Role Overview
This highways inspector role focuses on the assessment and reporting of highway structures across a central London network. The position combines technical site inspections with detailed office-based reporting, typically involving one field visit per week depending on programme requirements. The postholder will contribute to safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of the inspection programme.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake scheduled Principal and General Inspections as part of the annual plan for the highways inspector team.
Produce accurate, structured reports that meet technical and client expectations.
Review and validate inspection outputs completed by other highways inspector colleagues to maintain quality standards.
Track progress against programme timelines and inspection budgets, supporting commercial performance.
Contribute to efficiency improvements while maintaining high technical standards.
Prepare and work in accordance with risk assessments and method statements for all structural inspection activities.
Promote safe working practices and support a zero-incident culture.
Ensure all work aligns with operational objectives and contractual requirements.
Provide technical support to maintenance and project teams when structural expertise is required.
Assist with incident response on the network when needed.
Work flexibly, including nights and weekends, in line with programme demands.
Person Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong commitment to safe working and adherence to safety procedures.
Demonstrable experience carrying out General and Principal inspections of highway structures as a highways inspector.
Understanding of bridge condition scoring and structural performance indicators.
Familiarity with digital inspection platforms (experience with BridgeStation advantageous).
Experience leading or coordinating structural inspection activities.
Background in the design of steel or concrete highway structures (beneficial).
Knowledge of construction or maintenance practices relating to bridges and associated assets (beneficial).
Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, or in water-based environments (desirable).
Valid PTS/BTA (desirable).
Full UK driving licence.
Required certifications: CSCS, PTS, Confined Space, IPAF
If you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply, then please send us a copy of your CV
Rob Utilise Recruitment
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