Manchester City Council
Highways Inspector
Highways Inspector at Manchester City Council, based in Manchester, North West. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
Reference https://jobs.manchester.gov.uk/vacancies/8617/highways-inspector.html
About the role
- Directorate - Neighbourhoods
- Location: - Hooper Street Depot, Hooper Street, Off Midland St, Manchester, M12 6LA
- Vacancy Type: - Permanent
- Salary Details: - Grade 5 £30,023 - £33,119 (bar at £32,046) per annum pro rata
- About The Role: -
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Additional Payment: Essential Car Allowance, 15% Flexibility Payment
Working style: Hybrid
Closing date: 11:59pm, 16 November 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.As a Highways Streetworks & Licensing Inspector, you'll help ensure that highway works and licensing activities across Manchester are carried out safely, legally and in accordance with statutory requirements. You'll support the Network Management Team in maintaining a safe and efficient highway network, ensuring that permits, licences and inspections are completed effectively and in line with legislation and health and safety requirements. Your work will contribute to keeping Manchester moving, protecting road users and supporting the delivery of the city's transport and highways priorities.
In this role you will:
- Inspect highway reinstatements, streetworks activities and licensed highway occupations to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and licence conditions.
- Review, process and authorise highway licence applications, providing advice and guidance to applicants and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate inspection and enforcement records using electronic systems and mobile technology.
- Work with contractors, utility companies, colleagues, residents and other stakeholders to support the safe delivery of highway activities and resolve compliance issues.
- Support the management of planned and reactive highway works, ensuring appropriate permits, licences and traffic management arrangements are in place.
For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Paul Faux, at [email removed] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.
Pre-employment checks
If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and includes:
- Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
- Essential Car - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work.
For more information on these checks, please visit checks page
Reference: https://jobs.manchester.gov.uk/vacancies/8617/highways-inspector.html · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Manchester City Council
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