Highway Drainage Inspector

Full Time, Fixed Term initially until 31^st December 2027.

We are looking for an individual for this role within the Strategic Highways Maintenance Team. The position is to assist with the capturing of highway drainage asset data as part of a wider project, ensuring that assets are accurately plotted and features recorded correctly.

As a team we are responsible for the delivery of planned maintenance work across Bristol, including road resurfacing, patching work, road markings, highway drainage, winter maintenance, and preventative maintenance including surface dressing, micro asphalt, and footway slurry seal.

The post would suit an individual who has good communication and numerical skills, enjoys working outdoors, can work with maps, and is proficient using IT and mobile devices. We will offer training and mentoring, so it is much about your commitment, attitude and current abilities.

The role involves working out in the field, sometimes in inclement weather. It will often involve working on your own, so self-motivation is key. You will need to make your own way to site, whether by bike, public transport or car. Should you use your own vehicle, then BCC will pay business milage and provide a parking pass. Flexi-time and flexible working apply to this role.

Please be mindful that we can only progress applicants who show that they meet the requirements of the Essential Criteria as set out in the Person Specification. That can be in the way of transferable skills, and we will make an allowance for those who haven’t worked in this work area before.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact philip.davies@bristol.gov.uk 

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.