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Highways Safety Inspector
October 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Highways Safety Inspector
Location: Birmingham
Business Area: Highways
Contract: Permanent
Let's shape a world, together.
Kier Group is many things to many people. We're a leading Regional Builder, the UK's No. 1 Highways service team and a Top-Three Utility & Power provider. We're an industry-leader in health and safety at work - and a responsible citizen who adds billions of pounds of social value to the communities where we do business. Above all, we're a team of people built on many backgrounds and experiences, a company that values you for who you are and what you do.
Every day, 210,000 vehicles travel across the 31,000km of roads, bridges and tunnels that are built, maintained and operated by the team here at Kier Group. It's one of the reasons why we're acknowledged as the UK's No.1 Highways Services team - delivering £1 billion of social value to the six million people and wider communities who rely on our expertise and experience. Can you join our team? Yes, you can - if you want to be valued for who you are as well as what you do, in a company shaping the future.
What is the purpose of this role?
To collect data relating to safety and future improvements so as to safeguard the travelling public, client and Kier, and assist the Steward in all activities relating to inspections, including the production of reports that meet specified requirements.
What will this role involve?
Ensure accurate and effective collation of data Carry out inspections in accordance with the Well Maintained Highways Code of General Practice Ensure contract compliance on data quality management issues Develop timely and accurate reports Comply with the relevant health and safety legislation Communication with third party claims team to provide evidence in the defence of third party claims Assist with the establishment and implementation of a programme of inspections and investigations Assist with project administration as required Record time accurately in project control systems Attend court to assist with the rebuttal of claims against the Highway Authority Liaise with the OCR and staff to ensure planning, operations and works are completed on time
What are we looking for?
Appropriate qualification to relevant trade with extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Appropriate legislative and compliance HSEA training Relevant Inspectors courses and qualifications, including defect identification, monitoring and recording Qualifications specifically defined by clients including Professional Membership where deemed appropriate Relevant processes and procedures IT Literate Knowledge of the network Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and be able to manage stakeholders at all levels Good all round project management knowledge Self-Motivated Able to work alone and prioritise workload Able to work under pressure Personal Highway Safety (PHS) certified CSCS touch screen health and safety (minimum) Ideally LANTRA and NRSWA trained
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan).
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.
Thinking. Doing. Innovating. Delivering.
Being part of Kier means living our values of?being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused.?We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave?a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.