Highways Inspector (Safety)

Location Mobile worker based at Prince Rock depot

Status Permanent

Hours per week 37

Weeks per year 52

GradeE (£30,024 to £32,597 per annum)

• Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK
  
  

Plymouth City Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Highways Inspector (Safety) to join our Highways team. This role is vital in ensuring the quality and compliance of developer-led highway works across the city.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake statutory inspections on the public highway in line with the Highways Act 1980, the code of practice and other relevant legislation
• Assess and accurately record defects identified or reported
• Gather evidence and report all unsafe or illegal works carried out on the network and carry out follow up inspections
  
  

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Reasonable experience of highway operations
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in legislation and policy
• Effective and adaptable written and verbal communication
• Demonstrable computer literacy.
• Ability to work on own initiative as an individual and as part of a team
• Good organisation skills and ability to work methodically and effectively
• Ability to develop good working relationships with other members of staff and external agencies
• Commitment to a high standard of customer care
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and outside normal work patterns when the demand arises
• Ability to work within Corporate Policies
• Be fit and able to undertake on-site inspections and assessments
  
  

Required Qualifications & Knowledge

• Prepared to undertake appropriate qualifications and accreditations in safety inspections, such as Level 2 City & Guilds or a Lantra approved course and achieve accreditation within 6 months
• A full UK driving licence
• Qualification in Temporary Traffic Management design for rural and urban environments (National Highway Sector Scheme 12D Module 7)
• Working knowledge of the Highways Act 1980
• Qualification in NRSWA such as Streetworks Operative or Streetworks Supervisor
• Knowledge of asset products and materials commonly used across the network.
  
  

This role is not suitable for flexible working due to the needs of the service.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact KEVIN NORTHCOTT, HIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE MANAGER, on 01752 307131 or email kevin.northcott@plymouth.gov.uk .

Closing date: Sunday 12 July 2026

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 30 & Friday 31 July 2026

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.