We require a S278/ 38 Works inspector to work within our Highway Adoptions team
Are you keen on detail and quality control? As a We are seeking a person suitably experienced in supervising highway works with the enthusiasm to ensure that developers construct works in accordance with agreed designs to safeguard the integrity of new or altered highways provided as part of development across the city that are to become maintainable at public expense. This role would suit a Civil Engineering/ Highway Clerk of Works or Highway Supervisor looking for a new challenge.
What You'll Do
* Ensure Compliance: Monitor and inspect development sites to make sure that all highway work aligns with approved designs, specifications and council requirements.
* Act with Integrity: As the representative of City of York Council, you will maintain a strong, impartial position. You'll ensure developments meet agreed standards - keeping our roads safe, functional and fit for the future.
* Problem-Solve on the Ground: You'll spend much of your time on site, making quick decisions to resolve issues as they arise, from maintaining traffic flow to ensuring contractors work safely.
* Liaise with Developers & Contractors: Collaborate with developers and contractors to make sure work is carried out to the highest standards required by our engineering team.
You'll Need
* Demonstrable experience of checking and accepting or rejecting workmanship in civil engineering/ highway works
* Strong integrity and impartiality, ensuring objective decision-making.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work directly with developers, contractors and our engineers.
* A full UK driving licence and the ability to work both in the office and on-site. We will supply the van.
If you're ready to play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality highways and keeping developers on the right road - we want to hear from you.
This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Emma Leonard (Highways Adoptions Manager) at or on
Closing date: Sunday 19 October 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 3 November 2025