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Highways Inspector Salary: £40-45k Canning Town - and surrounding areas Hours: 7am - 3:30pm Must have a drivers license Join Our Team as a Highways Inspector! Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of our highways? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference? We are looking for a dedicated Highways Inspector to join our team at a leading organisation committed to maintaining and improving our road networks! About Us We are a forward-thinking organisation focused on building safe and efficient infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace. Job Purpose As a Highways Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our roads adhere to the Highways Act 1980, keeping our highway network safe and accessible for all users. Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this exciting role, you will : Conduct routine and ad-hoc inspections in your designated geographical area. Identify defects that pose risks to highway users and devise effective solutions. utilise mobile devices to record inspections and manage works through our asset management system. Oversee inspections of both internal and third-party works, ensuring compliance with safety specifications. Support the Deputy Roads Manager in submitting permits and reviewing traffic management plans. Supervise works during both day and night shifts, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols. Engage with the public to address complaints, conduct investigations, and represent the authority in court if necessary. Assist with emergency management and provide vital support during the winter season. Take responsibility for a vehicle, ensuring professional and courteous use at all times. Key Working Relationships Collaborate with Roads team members, internal workforce, and subcontractors. Work closely with Operations Administrators, Project Management Officers, and the HR & Commercial teams. Person Specification Essential Qualifications : City & Guilds LANTRA Safety Highways Inspector GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics Experience : Minimum of 1 year in highway maintenance Experience in conducting safety inspections is advantageous. Knowledge and Skills : Strong understanding of highway safety inspections and relevant legislation. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. What We Offer : A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A chance to be part of a team dedicated to improving public safety and infrastructure. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are enthusiastic about road safety and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Highways Inspector. Together, let's create safer roads for everyone! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Public Liaison Officer Highways & Infrastructure Local Authority Contract Location: Berkshire Contract: Freelance Rate: £350-£375 per day (Umbrella PAYE) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Public Liaison Officer to join our highways delivery client, working closely with a local authority to support the successful delivery of highway maintenance and improvement works. This is a highly visible, community-facing role where you will act as the key point of contact between residents, businesses, stakeholders, the local authority, and our operational teams. You will play a vital role in ensuring clear communication, managing expectations, and maintaining positive relationships throughout the lifecycle of highway works. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary liaison between the public, local authority officers, elected members, and site teams Proactively communicate upcoming works, traffic management arrangements, and programme changes to residents and businesses Handle public enquiries, complaints, and concerns professionally, ensuring timely resolution and accurate record keeping Attend site visits, public meetings, stakeholder briefings, and community events as required Prepare and distribute communications including letters, notices, FAQs, newsletters, and digital updates Support the project and contract teams by providing community insight and feedback Ensure all engagement activities align with local authority standards and contract requirements Maintain detailed logs and reports on public interactions, issues, and resolutions About You: You will be an excellent communicator with a calm, confident approach and a strong understanding of working within public-sector environments. Essential: Proven experience in a public liaison, communications, customer relations, or stakeholder engagement role Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities Full UK driving licence (if site visits are required) Desirable: Experience within highways, construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects Knowledge of working on local authority or public-sector contracts Experience dealing with elected members, residents' groups, or community forums For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Jay Cochrane today on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jay Cochrane at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.