Highways Inspector

Blackpool

Full Time

£32,061

Temporary

Expires 03/11/2025

Contract - Temporary until 30th November 2026

Hours - 2 x 37hrs

Salary - NJC Grade F SCP19-24 £32,061 - £35,412 per annum

Closing Date - 3rd November 2025 at 23.59pm

Are you passionate about keeping highways safe and well-maintained? Blackpool Council is seeking a dedicated Highway Inspector to join our Highway Asset Management team. This is a hands-on role working as part of a team to inspect, assess, and monitor our public highways to ensure safety and support the Council's highway maintenance strategy.

About the Role

As a Highway Inspector, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine cyclical walked inspections of the public highway in line with local codes of practice.
• Responding to public and Member enquiries, both in person and by correspondence.
• Enforcing highway regulations and managing issues that cause public nuisance.
• Driving to inspection routes and conducting driven inspections as required.
• Updating condition surveys for all highways assets.
• Undertaking Highways Act enforcement and liaising with council staff, utilities, and others regarding NRSWA enforcement.
• Investigating claims relating to tripping, slipping, drainage issues, or subsidence.
• Attending County Court to act as an expert witness, providing evidence to support the Council's highway maintenance policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Understanding of highway maintenance legislation, codes of practice, and asset management principles.
• Experience with GIS software and other IT systems for data collection and reporting.
• Experience in highway inspection, condition surveys, and report writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

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