Inspector - Structures

Job description

Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Department: Highways

Location: Duke Street, Blackburn

Closing Date: 5th December 2025

Please could any previous applicants refrain from re-applying.

The role:

Join our team as an Inspector in our Highway Structures Department

Are you passionate about engineering and infrastructure?

Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

This is your chance to join Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. Your role will help contribute to creating a resilient and well-maintained highway network working within our highway structures and assets team.

You will form a key part of our Highway Assets team. As an Inspector for our Highway Structures department, you will be responsible for undertaking inspections and producing inspection reports, surveys, and investigations on various bridges, walls and other highway structures.

About Us:

At Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council we are dedicated to maintaining and developing our road network. Our team of experts ensure the safety and longevity of our road network and our highway structures across the Borough.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Inspector to join our team and help us achieve our mission, to make Blackburn with Darwen a great place to live.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect highway structures,
• Identify issues and defects,
• Document findings and keep accurate records
• Ensure compliance with current codes of practice,
• Collaborate with the team on repair works
• Supervise minor maintenance works and site activities

The role will also involve outdoor and loan working. You will be required to effectively manage your own time to deliver inspections.

What We Offer:

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council offer an attractive package of benefits to employees.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we have to offer…

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work on exciting and structures in a range of environments.
• 25 days' annual leave with a maximum of 30 days after 5 years' service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours

On the job training will be available to the successful candidate focusing primarily on gaining further knowledge and skills to enable the progression of the role.

Qualifications:

• Level 2, 3, i.e. A-Level or BTEC in Civil/Structural engineering or similar, relevant qualification.
• Previous experience in bridge or structure inspections.
• A keen eye for spotting defects and issues
• Strong self-organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and report writing / record keeping abilities.
• A commitment to safety and quality.

Why Join Us?

At Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council we have a supportive and collaborative environment. All our staff are valued and encouraged to make their best contribution, based on our TRACK values of:

• Trust
• Respect
• Ambition
• Collaboration
• Kindness

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference in our communities

If you would like an informal chat about the role or any of the above please contact Mark Berry

Job reference

REQ04455

Date posted

14/11/2025

Application closing date

05/12/2025

Location

Blackburn with Darwen

Salary

Grade F SCP , £31,022 - £34,434

Package

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Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

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