R2R104025 - 106471 - Highway Inspector

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highways Inspector to join the Highways Team on a full time and permanent basis. As a Highways Inspector, you will undertake highway condition safety inspections, identifying defects in accordance with stated guidelines and organising appropriate remedial works, recording information collected and action taken. You will identify defects for any Highway asset or that may affect the highway informing the appropriate person or organisation for further action.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, professional Qualification or at least 2 years’ experience in a Highways / Street Works Inspection related field is essential. This is a varied role that requires confidence, flexibility and independence. You’ll be comfortable using a mobile PC, keen to learn new systems and be able to travel across the city as needed. From time to time, you may be required to work evenings and weekends, attend court as a witness and work independently in a lone-worker environment.

It is also important that you have good knowledge of relevant Highways related legislation including and not restricted to:

• New Roads & Street Works Act 1994
• Traffic Management Act 2004
• Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice
• Highways Act 1980

You will need to able to demonstrate a knowledge of the safety implications of working on the highway and be able to identify with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.

What you'll get in return

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If you would like a copy the Job Description, please click here

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.