Highways Inspector
Oxfordshire
£35.88ph
Full Time Contract – 6 Month Contract
Job Purpose:
To undertake statutory and risk-based highway safety inspections and associated activities to ensure the highway network remains safe, serviceable, and compliant with relevant legislation. The role also provides a proactive customer engagement function, acting as a key interface between the service, stakeholders, and the public.
The post supports the Council’s ability to defend third party claims through accurate inspection records and timely defect identification and resolution.
Highway Safety Inspections
Undertake planned, cyclical, and ad hoc road safety inspections of the highway network, including carriageways, footways, and associated assets.
Identify, risk assess, and categorise defects in accordance with policy and national codes of practice.
Raise works orders and ensure defects are progressed within agreed timescales.
Maintain accurate inspection records to support statutory defence (Section 58 and liability claims).
Undertake follow-up inspections and quality checks on completed works.
Network Monitoring and Compliance
Monitor works undertaken on the highway to ensure compliance with council standards and specifications.
Identify defects or non-compliant works and initiate remedial or enforcement action where required
Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Management
Act as a primary point of contact for highway-related enquiries within a defined area.
Respond to customer complaints, councillor enquiries, and public reports in a timely and professional manner.
Liaise with Town and Parish Councils, elected Members, and community groups on highway issues.
Work collaboratively with the Engagement Team to manage and prioritise customer-driven inspection activity.
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