Milestone Infrastructure  is currently looking to recruit 2 Highway Inspectors  to work on our Devon Highways contract in various locations across the county.

As a Highway inspector  you will be part of our Network Response Team who are responsible for Highway inspections including safety defects, Public reports and Reactive Patching.

Devon Highways is a 10 year Term Maintenance Contract that maintains the largest carriageway network in England.

As the Highway Inspector your duties & responsibilities will be:

• Focus on achievement in delivering planned inspections in accordance with Highway inspection Programme where opportunities exist use available time to attend and triage Public reported defects.
• Report to the Highway Inspection Supervisors  any potential delays to the completion of planned Highway inspections
• Where network conditions are appropriate and safe, ensure repair areas / safety defects are marked or referenced using spray paint or chalk.
• Meet reasonable productivity expectations as agreed by the Highway Inspection Supervisors.
• Identify, inspect and assess safety defects in accordance with the Highway Inspection Manual to determine if they meet the criteria for repair.
• Accurately record defect information and apply the requirements of the risk matrix to establish the appropriate response priority.
• Provide all necessary technical details to support the efficient first-time repair of safety defects. 
• Identify serviceability issues for locations where alternative treatments are considered a useful preventative treatment.
• Provide accurate written supporting information relating to the defence of third-party accident claims, which may on occasion, require the preparation of a formal statement and court attendance.
• Identify and undertake repair of safety defects where the Highway Inspector has the equipment, knowledge and competence, to safely deliver repairs e.g. overhanging vegetation, twisted sign plates etc.
• Conduct the role in the knowledge that you are providing a public service and behave politely and professionally when addressing members of the public.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge in highway maintenance desirable
• Experience in highway inspections preferable
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work well within a team to ensure a joined-up service is provided
• Ability to maintain accurate written records
• LANTRA Highway Inspection qualification preferred but not essential
• NHSS12D and T7 qualification preferred but not essential
• Basic competency in use of IT business software
• Ability to use data capture devices in the field

Additional Information

• Take care of your own health and safety and that of others affected by your work in accordance with the principles of the Milestone H&S Policy and processes
• You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers and be required to walk and stand on uneven ground. 
• Report any safety or environmental incidents and near-misses through the reporting line

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