Highway Works Inspector

4 weeks ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary: £25,979 - £29,777 Per annum

Employment Type: Full time | Permanent | 37 hours per week

Location: Bamber Bridge

Note: Pay Award Pending

International Sponsorship: This position is not open to international sponsorship.

The role of a Highway Works Inspector is essential in the execution of the Lancashire permit scheme, which includes the coordination and assessment of activities on the roadways. The inspector is responsible for conducting evaluations in accordance with the stipulations of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Lancashire permit framework.

Inspectors are also tasked with engaging with work operators, including utility companies and contractors, to ensure that effective planning, coordination, and safety measures are in place.

This position is pivotal in maintaining compliance with national codes of practice and the Lancashire permit scheme, thereby minimizing delays and disruptions caused by ongoing works and activities.

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week). While the office base is located in Bamber Bridge, the successful candidate will be required to work across the entirety of Lancashire. The position involves considerable outdoor work and driving, necessitating a full and valid driving license. The inspector will be utilizing a Lancashire County Council vehicle or a similar mode of transport. Standard working hours are from 8 am to 4 pm, with a work schedule that includes a weekend rota over a 5-day working week. Flexibility in working hours will be essential to meet service demands within contracted hours.

Benefits: Lancashire County Council provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Up to 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 2 additional days off during the Christmas period
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme with shared AVC options
  • Various employee benefits such as dog care, day care, and holiday discounts
  • Long service awards and Medicash
  • Inclusivity support groups and discounts on electronics and white goods
  • Cycle to work schemes and salary sacrifice car lease options
  • Support for eye tests and prescription needs

For current employees of Lancashire County Council, applications must be submitted through the internal vacancies portal.

Important: Ensure that you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement, demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. The selection panel may not be able to shortlist candidates for interviews without this evidence.

Further details regarding the benefits can be found on the Lancashire County Council Vacancies website.

Please note that the council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.



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