Highway Inspector
CV-LibraryOxfordtemporaryPosted: 22 September 2026
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Pay: £26.62 per hour PAYE
Contract: ASAP – 31 March 2027
IR35: Inside IR35
Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Highway Inspector for a contract within a busy Highways & Maintenance service.
The role will involve undertaking planned, cyclical and reactive highway safety inspections, identifying and risk-assessing defects and ensuring the highway network remains safe and serviceable.
### Key Responsibilities
Carry out highway safety inspections of carriageways, footways and associated assets
Identify, assess and categorise highway defects
Raise works orders and monitor defects through to completion
Maintain accurate inspection records to support Section 58 defence and liability claims
Undertake follow-up inspections and quality checks
Monitor highway works for compliance with required standards
Respond to highway enquiries, complaints and reported defects
Liaise with contractors, stakeholders and members of the public
Maintain inspection records using Symology, Insight or similar systems
Provide evidence and reports for claims, audits and legal proceedings when required
### Essential Experience
Previous highway safety inspection experience or closely related highways experience
Knowledge of the Highways Act 1980, including Section 58
Understanding of the Well-managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice
Experience identifying, assessing and prioritising highway defects
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate inspection and defect records
This position would suit a Highway Inspector, Highway Safety Inspector, Highways Officer or Highway Maintenance Inspector.
Apply today with your CV for further details
Pay: £26.62 per hour PAYE
Contract: ASAP – 31 March 2027
IR35: Inside IR35
Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Highway Inspector for a contract within a busy Highways & Maintenance service.
The role will involve undertaking planned, cyclical and reactive highway safety inspections, identifying and risk-assessing defects and ensuring the highway network remains safe and serviceable.
### Key Responsibilities
Carry out highway safety inspections of carriageways, footways and associated assets
Identify, assess and categorise highway defects
Raise works orders and monitor defects through to completion
Maintain accurate inspection records to support Section 58 defence and liability claims
Undertake follow-up inspections and quality checks
Monitor highway works for compliance with required standards
Respond to highway enquiries, complaints and reported defects
Liaise with contractors, stakeholders and members of the public
Maintain inspection records using Symology, Insight or similar systems
Provide evidence and reports for claims, audits and legal proceedings when required
### Essential Experience
Previous highway safety inspection experience or closely related highways experience
Knowledge of the Highways Act 1980, including Section 58
Understanding of the Well-managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice
Experience identifying, assessing and prioritising highway defects
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate inspection and defect records
This position would suit a Highway Inspector, Highway Safety Inspector, Highways Officer or Highway Maintenance Inspector.
Apply today with your CV for further details