Highways Safety Inspector

We're looking for a Highways Safety Inspector to join our Birmingham team based in Birmingham. As a Highways Safety Inspector, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe and serviceable highway network., Location: Birmingham - site based 5 days per weekHours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per weekSalary: up to £30,530 per year + benefitsWe are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Highways Safety Inspector, you'll carry out risk-based inspections, identify and record defects accurately, and provide clear evidence that supports public safety, statutory compliance, and effective works planning. Your day to day will include:

-Carrying out driven, walked and technology-supported highway safety inspections in line with local policy and best practice

-Identifying, assessing and recording defects across highway assets, applying professional judgement to support timely intervention

-Managing works orders and customer enquiries within data-management systems, ensuring records are accurate and auditable

-Supporting works planning and performance reporting through reliable inspection data

-Building effective relationships with stakeholders and providing evidence for claims defence when required

Holds a Lantra Highway Inspector qualification or equivalent recognised highway inspection certification

-Has a full UK driving licence and is confident carrying out inspections across a busy highway network

-Demonstrates strong knowledge of highway maintenance standards, legislation, inspection procedures and health & safety requirements

-Is a confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, capable of building relationships and managing workloads independently

-Is comfortable using highway asset management systems, mobile technology and digital reporting tools to capture accurate inspection data