Highways Inspector Salary: £45,000 Location: East London Role Overview This highways inspector role focuses on the assessment and reporting of highway structures across a central London network. The position combines technical site inspections with detailed office-based reporting, typically involving one field visit per week depending on programme requirements. The postholder will contribute to safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of the inspection programme. Key Responsibilities • Undertake scheduled Principal and General Inspections as part of the annual plan for the highways inspector team.• Produce accurate, structured reports that meet technical and client expectations.• Review and validate inspection outputs completed by other highways inspector colleagues to maintain quality standards.• Track progress against programme timelines and inspection budgets, supporting commercial performance.• Contribute to efficiency improvements while maintaining high technical standards.• Prepare and work in accordance with risk assessments and method statements for all structural inspection activities.• Promote safe working practices and support a zero-incident culture.• Ensure all work aligns with operational objectives and contractual requirements.• Provide technical support to maintenance and project teams when structural expertise is required.• Assist with incident response on the network when needed.• Work flexibly, including nights and weekends, in line with programme demands. Person Requirements • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.• Strong commitment to safe working and adherence to safety procedures.• Demonstrable experience carrying out General and Principal inspections of highway structures as a highways inspector.• Understanding of bridge condition scoring and structural performance indicators.• Familiarity with digital inspection platforms (experience with BridgeStation advantageous).• Experience leading or coordinating structural inspection activities.• Background in the design of steel or concrete highway structures (beneficial).• Knowledge of construction or maintenance practices relating to bridges and associated assets (beneficial).• Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, or in water-based environments (desirable).• Valid PTS/BTA (desirable).• Full UK driving licence.• Required certifications: CSCS, PTS, Confined Space, IPAF If you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply, then please send us a copy of your CVRob Utilise Recruitment
03/03/2026
Full time
Highways Inspector Salary: £45,000 Location: East London Role Overview This highways inspector role focuses on the assessment and reporting of highway structures across a central London network. The position combines technical site inspections with detailed office-based reporting, typically involving one field visit per week depending on programme requirements. The postholder will contribute to safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of the inspection programme. Key Responsibilities • Undertake scheduled Principal and General Inspections as part of the annual plan for the highways inspector team.• Produce accurate, structured reports that meet technical and client expectations.• Review and validate inspection outputs completed by other highways inspector colleagues to maintain quality standards.• Track progress against programme timelines and inspection budgets, supporting commercial performance.• Contribute to efficiency improvements while maintaining high technical standards.• Prepare and work in accordance with risk assessments and method statements for all structural inspection activities.• Promote safe working practices and support a zero-incident culture.• Ensure all work aligns with operational objectives and contractual requirements.• Provide technical support to maintenance and project teams when structural expertise is required.• Assist with incident response on the network when needed.• Work flexibly, including nights and weekends, in line with programme demands. Person Requirements • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.• Strong commitment to safe working and adherence to safety procedures.• Demonstrable experience carrying out General and Principal inspections of highway structures as a highways inspector.• Understanding of bridge condition scoring and structural performance indicators.• Familiarity with digital inspection platforms (experience with BridgeStation advantageous).• Experience leading or coordinating structural inspection activities.• Background in the design of steel or concrete highway structures (beneficial).• Knowledge of construction or maintenance practices relating to bridges and associated assets (beneficial).• Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, or in water-based environments (desirable).• Valid PTS/BTA (desirable).• Full UK driving licence.• Required certifications: CSCS, PTS, Confined Space, IPAF If you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply, then please send us a copy of your CVRob Utilise Recruitment
Senior / Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Central Leeds
Role Overview
We are working with an industry leading Transportation and Infrastructure consultancy seeking to recruit an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a range of technical skills and the ability to manage challenging projects.
The successful candidate will be tasked with delivering a large body of work for private developers. The role will require stakeholder management and relationship building to secure further work in the area with new and existing clients.
The Client
The client has an unrivalled share in the market for private sector transport strategy, transport appraisal and evaluation, and spatial economics. Their portfolio of project clients includes impressive projects from a large list of private developers.
A 'family focused' company, the client looks to every induvial to be a key member of the team and play a vital role in the delivery of each project.
With an environment like this, there is opportunity for fast progression within the company. Many of the senior managers having started with the company in junior roles.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio. Optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting their clients at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
As a senior member of the team the successful candidate will be required to:
" Compile and present effective proposals in order to support work winning for the team.
" Utilise Project Management skills to deliver successful projects managing time, cost and quality.
" Constantly learn and adapt, deepening their own skill set in order to improve marketability to our clients and as internal project resource.
" Contribute to effective team performance, through management and hands on technical processes when needed.
Manage and supervise more junior members of the team.
" Manage and drive their own career path by identifying training courses, networking events, seminars and industry trends which would benefit themselves and the team.
" Develop and provide technical expertise.
Essential Requirements
" Passion for the role of transport in supporting local, regional and national objectives.
" Demonstrating intelligent understanding of the infrastructure sector, the immediate market place and the key factors affecting it.
" The ability to use computer modelling and design software associated with below ground drainage designs, road design, earthworks and specification writing. (i.e. MicroDrainage, AutoCAD Civil 3D, NBS Buildings and NBS Create).
" Experienced in the production of detailed design information, technical reports, drawings, tender documents & specifications, integration with BIM for public and private developments, and familiar with Design Standards such as Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, National Planning Policy Framework, Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM and LEED, the Specifications for Highways works and other relevant British Infrastructure regulations.
" You must be experienced in drainage infrastructure to adoptable standards including the negotiation of Section 278 and Section 38.
Desired Communication Skills
" Experience in communicating effectively with clients of various backgrounds and seniority.
" An ability to back up opinions with well-constructed evidenced arguments.
" The ability to confidently explain complex analysis to non-specialists.
" Experience of delivering successful transport strategies and business cases, across a range of modes and geographies.
" A commitment to quality by a positive attitude to change management and ongoing interpretation of organisational aims and objectives.
" Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships.
" Extensive experience of working effectively as a member of a team.
The position offered (Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer) will depend upon the experience and skills of the successful candidate.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
09/11/2020
Permanent
Senior / Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Central Leeds
Role Overview
We are working with an industry leading Transportation and Infrastructure consultancy seeking to recruit an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a range of technical skills and the ability to manage challenging projects.
The successful candidate will be tasked with delivering a large body of work for private developers. The role will require stakeholder management and relationship building to secure further work in the area with new and existing clients.
The Client
The client has an unrivalled share in the market for private sector transport strategy, transport appraisal and evaluation, and spatial economics. Their portfolio of project clients includes impressive projects from a large list of private developers.
A 'family focused' company, the client looks to every induvial to be a key member of the team and play a vital role in the delivery of each project.
With an environment like this, there is opportunity for fast progression within the company. Many of the senior managers having started with the company in junior roles.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio. Optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting their clients at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
As a senior member of the team the successful candidate will be required to:
" Compile and present effective proposals in order to support work winning for the team.
" Utilise Project Management skills to deliver successful projects managing time, cost and quality.
" Constantly learn and adapt, deepening their own skill set in order to improve marketability to our clients and as internal project resource.
" Contribute to effective team performance, through management and hands on technical processes when needed.
Manage and supervise more junior members of the team.
" Manage and drive their own career path by identifying training courses, networking events, seminars and industry trends which would benefit themselves and the team.
" Develop and provide technical expertise.
Essential Requirements
" Passion for the role of transport in supporting local, regional and national objectives.
" Demonstrating intelligent understanding of the infrastructure sector, the immediate market place and the key factors affecting it.
" The ability to use computer modelling and design software associated with below ground drainage designs, road design, earthworks and specification writing. (i.e. MicroDrainage, AutoCAD Civil 3D, NBS Buildings and NBS Create).
" Experienced in the production of detailed design information, technical reports, drawings, tender documents & specifications, integration with BIM for public and private developments, and familiar with Design Standards such as Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, National Planning Policy Framework, Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM and LEED, the Specifications for Highways works and other relevant British Infrastructure regulations.
" You must be experienced in drainage infrastructure to adoptable standards including the negotiation of Section 278 and Section 38.
Desired Communication Skills
" Experience in communicating effectively with clients of various backgrounds and seniority.
" An ability to back up opinions with well-constructed evidenced arguments.
" The ability to confidently explain complex analysis to non-specialists.
" Experience of delivering successful transport strategies and business cases, across a range of modes and geographies.
" A commitment to quality by a positive attitude to change management and ongoing interpretation of organisational aims and objectives.
" Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships.
" Extensive experience of working effectively as a member of a team.
The position offered (Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer) will depend upon the experience and skills of the successful candidate.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Associate / Principal Civil Engineer wanted for a growing engineering consultancy.
Your new company
Your new company is a strong design consultancy based just outside of Manchester City Centre. They have a number of offices across the UK with a really broad range of work, working on commercial, education, retail, residential and industrial projects. Overall the company have a medium sized feel, regularly winning work similar to larger consultancies, with a more open and relaxed working environment. They are keen to expand and are looking to bring in a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to lead there civil engineering business.
Your new role
In your new role you will work alongside principal engineers and directors delivering a range of highways and drainage projects. You will lead a team of engineers/technician and work alongside structural engineers to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will be heavily involved with design work, but also act as a project manager on all live projects. As well as managing a team, it will also be your responsibility to win new business and contribute fees to of the overall business.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to come from a strong civil engineering background, having worked on a range of highways / drainage projects. You must have experience running projects and also have useful contacts in the industry. This role is an expansion of their current team, so you must be able to deliver some form of business development.
What you'll get in return
In return for this role you will receive a competitive salary, benefits and a clear path to a director level role.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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07/07/2020
Permanent
Associate / Principal Civil Engineer wanted for a growing engineering consultancy.
Your new company
Your new company is a strong design consultancy based just outside of Manchester City Centre. They have a number of offices across the UK with a really broad range of work, working on commercial, education, retail, residential and industrial projects. Overall the company have a medium sized feel, regularly winning work similar to larger consultancies, with a more open and relaxed working environment. They are keen to expand and are looking to bring in a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to lead there civil engineering business.
Your new role
In your new role you will work alongside principal engineers and directors delivering a range of highways and drainage projects. You will lead a team of engineers/technician and work alongside structural engineers to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will be heavily involved with design work, but also act as a project manager on all live projects. As well as managing a team, it will also be your responsibility to win new business and contribute fees to of the overall business.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to come from a strong civil engineering background, having worked on a range of highways / drainage projects. You must have experience running projects and also have useful contacts in the industry. This role is an expansion of their current team, so you must be able to deliver some form of business development.
What you'll get in return
In return for this role you will receive a competitive salary, benefits and a clear path to a director level role.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
