Highway Safety Inspector

As a Highway Safety Inspector, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety of the highway network by identifying and managing defects, ensuring compliance with the Council's Highway Safety Inspection Policy, and helping to protect all road users. While Highway Inspection and NRSWA qualifications would be advantageous, they are not essential, as full training and support can be provided to help you achieve these qualifications. In this role, you will carry out routine highway safety inspections using a combination of walking and driving surveys, identifying, assessing and prioritising defects in line with the Council's Highway Safety Inspection Policy and defect assessment matrix. You will accurately record inspection findings and ensure that appropriate remedial actions are initiated in a timely manner. The role also involves investigating and supporting insurance claims relating to highway safety defects, responding to customer enquiries about reported issues, and providing appropriate resolutions. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders, you will contribute to maintaining a safe and reliable highway network for the communities we serve. We are looking for individuals who thrive both working in a team and independently, strongly believe in inclusivity and respecting others, and who have a dedication to safety. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a visible impact on the safety and quality of Surrey's highways while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

• Enjoy working independently and managing their own workload.
• Have excellent observational and decision-making skills.
• Be confident assessing risks and prioritising safety issues.
• Possess strong communication and customer service skills.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full UK driving licence., 4. Are you willing to be flexible and be a team player?
  
  The starting salary for this role is £34,660 per annum, working 36 hours per week.
Do you enjoy working independently and spending time away from an office environment? Are you passionate about keeping Surrey's highways safe and making a difference to local communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Highway Safety Inspector to join our busy Network Safety Team, covering the East of Surrey. Our Offer to You
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents