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Highways Inspector (BR9) Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Bromley Council Service Area: Place > Environment & Public Protection Hours: 7.5 hours per day Start Date: 11 May 2026 Duration: 125 days Working Pattern: Mainly remote, working across assigned inspection areas, with occasional office meetings Location Office Base: Churchill Court 2 Westmoreland Road Bromley Kent BR1 1AS Pay PAYE Rate: £19.01 per hour Job Overview Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to support the Highways team by providing inspection, monitoring and public liaison services across the borough's highway network. The role will focus on carrying out visual inspections of highway assets, identifying defects, raising works orders with contractors, issuing defect notices to utility companies and managing enquiries through to completion. This is a practical highways role suited to someone with inspection experience, good knowledge of highway defects and strong customer communication skills. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires direct highways inspection experience and the ability to identify defects across the highway network and raise appropriate repair actions. Candidates without relevant highways inspection / highways maintenance experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Carry out visual inspections of highway assets across assigned areas Identify defects and determine appropriate action Raise works orders with council contractors for repairs Issue defect notices to utility companies where required Monitor raised works through to completion Manage customer enquiries related to highway defects and repairs Update systems and website comments to keep customers informed Provide public liaison support in relation to the borough's highway network Support the wider Highways team with inspection and monitoring duties Essential Experience & Skills Experience in highways inspection, highways maintenance or similar highways operations work Ability to identify highway defects and assess repair needs Experience raising repair orders or defect notices Experience dealing with customer enquiries and public-facing service issues Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage work independently across assigned geographic areas Good IT skills for updating systems and customer records Additional Information This role is being filled to meet an immediate vacancy and may lead to permanent recruitment if the placement works out. Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.