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Highways Inspector (BR9)The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Temporary ContractJob DetailsClient: Bromley CouncilService Area: Place > Environment & Public ProtectionHours: 7.5 hours per dayStart Date: 11 May 2026Duration: 125 daysWorking Pattern:Mainly remote, working across assigned inspection areas, with occasional office meetingsLocationOffice Base:Churchill Court2 Westmoreland RoadBromleyKentBR1 1ASPayPAYE Rate:19.01 per hourJob OverviewBromley Council is seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to support the Highways team by providing inspection, monitoring and public liaison services across the borough's highway network.The role will focus on carrying out visual inspections of highway assets, identifying defects, raising works orders with contractors, issuing defect notices to utility companies and managing enquiries through to completion.This is a practical highways role suited to someone with inspection experience, good knowledge of highway defects and strong customer communication skills.Important - Please Read CarefullyThis role requires direct highways inspection experience and the ability to identify defects across the highway network and raise appropriate repair actions.Candidates without relevant highways inspection / highways maintenance experience are unlikely to be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out visual inspections of highway assets across assigned areasIdentify defects and determine appropriate actionRaise works orders with council contractors for repairsIssue defect notices to utility companies where requiredMonitor raised works through to completionManage customer enquiries related to highway defects and repairsUpdate systems and website comments to keep customers informedProvide public liaison support in relation to the borough's highway networkSupport the wider Highways team with inspection and monitoring dutiesEssential Experience & SkillsExperience in highways inspection, highways maintenance or similar highways operations workAbility to identify highway defects and assess repair needsExperience raising repair orders or defect noticesExperience dealing with customer enquiries and public-facing service issuesGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage work independently across assigned geographic areasGood IT skills for updating systems and customer recordsAdditional InformationThis role is being filled to meet an immediate vacancy and may lead to permanent recruitment if the placement works out.DisclaimerOn applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. xjdpvnf I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.