Highways Inspector

**Job Introduction**:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Inspector to join the team in our Portsmouth depot. The Highways Inspector will carry out highways inspections on the network, ensuring compliance with the contract specifications in collaboration with the “Well Maintained ACOP” and ensuring accurate records are maintained with a target of minimum disruption to the network. Also, to respond to enquiries made by all third parties in relation to Network Management.

**Main Responsibility**:
You will carry out inspections of network in accordance with the Inspection Schedule to ensure that Contract Performance Indicators are met. You will report conditions observed whilst out on the network. You will ensure that inspections are carried out in collaboration with the “Well Maintained ACOP”. You will be able to record information using Maestro System. You will represent Colas and Portsmouth City Council in a professional manner in any contact with the public. You will contribute to SPF and network occupancy monitoring and report activities being undertaken on the network for licence and validity checks. You will be responsible for reporting and identifying potential investigatory defects to support New Roads and Street Works Act. You will investigate and respond to all public enquiries within the required timescales and record the information on the EXOR PEMS system. You will ensure that appropriate information is provided with the scope to assist with correct Traffic Management being allocated. You will make sure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.

**Package Description**:
As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:

- A generous pension contribution
- Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
- Flexible working policy
- Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
- Ongoing training and personal/professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

**About the Company**:
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.
- **Salary **£26,500-£27,168 PLUS Company Van
- **Frequency **Monthly
- **Job Reference **colas/TP/14260/634
- **Contract Type **Permanent
- **Closing Date **30 April, 2023
- **Job Category **Operational Specialists
- **Business Unit **Asset Contracting
- **Location **Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- **Posted on **30 March, 2023