Highways Inspector
East London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full-Time, Permanent
 
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Highways Inspector to join a well-established highways maintenance team operating across East London. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, condition, and legal compliance of the public highway network.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Conduct scheduled safety inspections and condition surveys of the highway network.
·Identify and report highway defects in accordance with council and national standards.
·Monitor contractor works to ensure compliance with specifications and health & safety requirements.
·Record and escalate urgent or high-risk issues as appropriate.
·Respond to public reports and enquiries, providing clear and timely updates.
·Maintain accurate inspection records using digital reporting tools.
·Support emergency inspections, including out-of-hours when required.
·Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and third-party contractors.
 
Essential Requirements
·Demonstrable experience in highways inspections, maintenance, or civil engineering.
·NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation (or equivalent).
·Full UK driving licence.
·Proficiency with mobile inspection/reporting systems.
·Strong knowledge of highway legislation and inspection frameworks (e.g. WMHI Code).
·High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
 
Desirable
·HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
·Training in road safety inspections or asset management (e.g. LANTRA).
·Experience working within local authority or public sector highways environment.
 
Benefits
·Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
·25 days annual leave plus public holidays
·Pension scheme
·Ongoing professional development and training support
·mileage reimbursement
·Career progression opportunities within a growing team
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 069 for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us. Please submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com