Carrington West is working in partnership with a local authority in the West Midlands to recruit an experienced Highway Inspector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional highways team responsible for maintaining and improving a diverse road network. The role offers long-term, consistent work for a Highway Inspector who is confident working independently, carrying out inspections, and ensuring the safety and compliance of highway assets.
Key Responsibilities:
Carrying out routine and reactive highway inspections in line with national and local standards
Identifying defects and raising works orders within agreed timescales
Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and statutory requirements
Producing clear and accurate inspection reports
Liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams as required
Essential Requirements:
LANTRA Highway Inspection Certificate (mandatory)
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Strong knowledge of highway legislation, codes of practice, and safety standards
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Desirable:
Previous experience working within a local authority
Familiarity with highway asset management or inspection systems such as Confirm
For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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