Highways and Streetworks Inspector

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to undertake both Highway safety and Streetworks inspections.  Ensure all adhoc and programmed inspections of the highway network both walked and driven are carried out to identity defects.  Ensure that all works and inspections are undertaken within the correct timescales and standards and in accordance with the Highways Act 1980 and the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991.

You will be working closely with other Highway officers and teams to ensure the network is kept in a safe condition.  You will be required to enter detailed information into the Asset Management System to provide a robust defense against highway claims.

You will have previous experience of highway maintenance and undertaking safety inspections, with an awareness of relevant legislation and codes of practice such as the Highways Act 1980 and Well Managed Highway Infrastructure.

The role requires excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge and expertise in highway maintenance as well as a full UK driving license.

For more information about what you will need to be successful in this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Interviews will be held 12^th, 18^th and 19^th December 2024. Exact details to be confirmed.

Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit atatt@rutland.gov.uk.

Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.