Highways Inspector

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Inspector to join our NMC NE account in Nairn.

Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience.

Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The Highways Inspector plays an important part in the collection of data relating to safety and future improvements to safeguard the travelling public, client, and Amey.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out inspections in accordance with the Well-Maintained Highways Code of General Practice
• Ensuring contract compliance on data quality management issues
• Developing timely and accurate reports and assisting with project administration as required
• Complying with the relevant health and safety legislation
• Assisting with the establishment and implementation of a programme of inspections and investigations

What makes this role unique is if you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role your most enjoy. You will be working closely with clients to build relationships, have the opportunity to develop additional skills and leadership capabilities through comprehensive training Amey offers. Our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Self-motivated to be able to work alone and prioritise your workload under pressure
• An excellent communicator to be able to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in the use of IT packages such as MS Office
• A holder of a full UK Driving Licence

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you experience working in a similar industry, to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.  

What we can offer you

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan 
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to  
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership  
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers 
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives 

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. 

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!