Highways Inspector

Job Description

Job Title: Highway Inspector

Salary: £39,027 to £44,463 per annum

Grade: E

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and reliable individual to join us as a Highway Inspector. The role provides a varied & interesting opportunity to work as a key member of our Highway Inspection Team. Based at our Operations Depot in West Thurrock, the Highway Inspection Team are responsible for delivering our programme of scheduled highway safety inspections, ad-hoc reactive inspections, inspections relating to customer enquiries and Vehicle Crossover application inspections.

Working closely with colleagues in our Reactive Maintenance Team, you should be able to demonstrate your experience of accurately identifying and recording highway defects as per policy, selecting the appropriate volume and type of material and repair method when raising works orders.

As well as carrying out walked and driven inspections, a key element of the role will involve inspecting sites where Vehicle Crossovers (dropped kerbs) have been applied for, liaising with customers and drawing up construction sketches for approved Vehicle Crossovers.

An awareness and experience of traffic management requirements and legislation involved with the reporting of defects associated with utility apparatus on the public highway is an advantage.

This role involves regular driving duties and involves regularly completing walked inspections outdoors in all weather.

Essential Qualifications:

It is essential that applicants hold a full current UK/EU driving licence and hold a recognised Highway Inspection qualification.

A work vehicle is provided for use whilst carrying out your duties – but not for personal use or commuting.

DBS Check: Not required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 21st May 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 31st May 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

For specific information regarding these positions, please contact:

Luke Love (Operations Manager) or Bryan Betts (Senior Highway Inspector)

Email: hmaintenance@thurrock.gov.uk

Phone: 01375 413627

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council