Highway Inspector

Highway Inspector needed in Liverpool £239.85 per day PAYE – Reference: OR100549

2 days Hybrid but it will be on site most the time

To inspect highways assets to ensure that they are safe for public use and ensure that the appropriate action is taken in respect to any defects identified, including issuing work to contractors, check completed work and monitoring progress. To be part of the highways on call system and respond to emergencies out of hours, including winter maintenance.

• To undertake highway related inspections (both walked and driven) in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991, and Well Managed Highways Infrastructure – A code of Practice and maintain and update all associated records.  

• To ensure that all works and inspections are undertaken within the correct timescales and to the appropriate standards in accordance with current policy and guidelines, leading to the achievement of business and service targets. 

• To log and report defects on assets such as, for example, carriageway and footway surfaces, street furniture, carriageway markings and highway drainage. 

• To raise works orders as a result of undertaking routine Section 58 Inspections, ad hoc inspections, claims investigations, and serviceability inspections as part of ongoing highway maintenance activity. Check works are carried out correctly and to the required standards. 

• To investigate reports and complaints of highway defects received from members of the public and other sources and taking action as appropriate. 

• To assist with the establishment and implementation of a programme of inspections and investigations. 

• To report and respond to emergencies in accordance with the emergency procedure and be part of the out of hours service as part of an on-call system rota for emergencies including winter maintenance 

• To use computer and handheld devices in support of the delivery of reactive maintenance. 

• To monitor, police and liaise with persons or bodies wishing to execute works on the Public Highway. 

• To ensure any obstructions or defective works on the highway are managed effectively. Where necessary raise Section 81 (New Roads & Street Works Act 1991) defect notices as a result of defective works or product identified while undertaking any inspection. 

• To liaise with Utility Companies, Contractors, Members of the Public, Councillors, litigation representatives and claimants and to attend meetings as required. 

• To prepare letters, statutory notices, reports, statements and other documents, serving such notices and attendance in court in accordance with relevant legal requirements.  

• To assist the Reactive Maintenance Manager in their responsibilities in respect of performance improvement. 

• To prioritise work in order to resolve highways related issues and enquiries including dropped crossing requests. 

• To promote the Client with Statutory Authorities, external organisations, the community and other stakeholders. 

This is a Full time role on a temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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