Job Description

Highways Site Inspector - Oxford

Rate: £23.63 to £25.26 per hour (umbrella)

Location: Oxfordshire

A Local Authority is seeking a dedicated Highways Site Inspector to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in overseeing the construction and development of new roads and highway assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that new roads and works to existing highways are constructed according to approved drawings.

Assist the Lead Site Engineer in delivering high-quality highway infrastructure for adoption by the Council.

Adhere to all relevant County Council policies and procedures, raising concerns as needed.

Manage a county-wide construction site inspection program, ensuring all development sites are regularly inspected.

Conduct inspections for new developments under Section 38, Section 278, and Private Street Agreements, ensuring compliance with design standards.

Carry out site inspections autonomously, checking setting out, materials, and workmanship against approved specifications.

Experience and Qualifications:

Proven civil engineering construction site experience with a strong understanding of highway infrastructure.

Extensive experience in construction site supervision and inspection.

Familiarity with various highway construction techniques and their applications.

Significant experience supervising complex schemes and developments, including those with over 50 dwellings.

Solid understanding of construction materials and the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.

Knowledge of sections 38, 278, 219, and PSAs, as well as NRSWA, with the ability to provide informed advice.

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