Highway Safety Inspector
Huntingdon
Contract
£250 per day Limited paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Highway Safety Inspector.
Must have completed IHE Approved Highway Safety Inspectors training and be on the National Register of Highway Inspectors.
Must have at least 3yrs experience working in Highways & Transport in a similar role.
Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for site visits.
Needs to be familiar with assessing highway safety defects and ordering works to correct.
To undertake and record inspections and assessments of the local infrastructure
network (e.g. highways, bridges, rights of way, etc), to an agreed inspection
frequency, to ensure that agreed maintenance policies are adhered to.
To maintain a methodical approach to dealing with and keeping inspection records.
To report to staff any defects, urgent and routine repairs required and to ensure any
other defects are brought to the attention of the appropriate team.
To order works as necessary through the highway service provider contract.
Be prepared to undertake other highway related works as may be required, from
time to time, by the service.
Liaise with colleagues across the directorate and the Council to ensure the service /
projects are delivered in the most efficient, effective and co-ordinated manner.
Certificated Health and Safety training Desirable
Appropriate CSCS Certificate Desirable
Inspectors will be encouraged to achieve an appropriate level NVQ Desirable
Able to demonstrate working in highway maintenance and construction, or related areas
Good communication and interpersonal skills
including the ability to respond clearly and courteously, even in difficult situations
Methodical approach to dealing with enquiries and keeping records, including the use of IT
systems to record such inspections
To be able to write letters / instructions so as to respond to enquiries in a professional manner
To be able to make quick decisions to react to urgent and emergency situations
Be able to complete insurance claims and supply documents relating to specific incidents/sites
Good IT skills
Knowledge of relevant highways and traffic management legislation, e.g. Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer