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Title: Highways Safety Inspector
Rate: 250 per day
Location: Fridays working from office, New Shire Hall Alconbury. Remainder of week flexible in relevant highways depot.
Type: 6- 12 months
Opus People Solutions are working with Cambridgeshire County Council to recruit for an interim Highways Safety Inspector to undertake general and other inspections of the infrastructure network (e.g. highways, bridges, rights of way, etc) in accordance with current Codes of Practice and County Council policies.
Main Responsibilities:
- To undertake and record inspections and assessments of the local infrastructure network (e.g. highways, bridges, rights of way, etc), to an agreed inspection frequency, to ensure that agreed maintenance policies are adhered to.
- To maintain a methodical approach to dealing with and keeping inspection records.
- To report to staff any defects, urgent and routine repairs required and to ensure any other defects are brought to the attention of the appropriate team.
- To order works as necessary through the highway service provider contract.
- To investigate accident claims and complete, with appropriate documentation, all particulars for the County Council's insurance team and appear in court as required.
Essential Expereince
- Must have completed IHE Approved Highway Safety Inspectors training and be on the National Register of Highway Inspectors.
- Must have at least 3yrs experience working in Highways & Transport in a similar role.
- Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for site visits.
- Needs to be familiar with assessing highway safety defects and ordering works to correct.
