Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operation and decarbonisation solutions for UK infrastructure.

Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. Your work on critical transport and built environment programmes will be vital to our society, our economy and our communities.

We celebrate, protect and we develop what is great in all of us. Every day, our teams across the UK do truly important work, shaping some of the most complex environments. The places that we all rely on in our lives today and long into the future, with impacts on generations to come.

You will succeed here because we have a special way of working together, with a truly diverse and inclusive team. 

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Inspector to join our NMC SW account in Ayr and Dumfries.

Our NMC SW account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

The team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The Highways Inspector plays an important part in the collection of data relating to safety and future improvements to safeguard the travelling public, client and Amey.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 08:30am - 16:30pm. Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

Carrying out inspections in accordance with the South West unit contract
Ensuring contract compliance on data quality management issues
Developing timely and accurate reports and assisting with project administration as required
Complying with the relevant health and safety legislation
Liaising with colleagues to ensure planning, operations and works are completed on time
Communication with teams to provide evidence in the defence of third-party claims
Assisting with the establishment and implementation of a programme of inspections and investigations What makes this role unique is if you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role your most enjoy. You will be working closely with clients to build relationships, have the opportunity to develop additional skills and leadership capabilities through comprehensive training Amey offers. Our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

We want to hear from you if you are:

Self-motivated to be able to work alone and prioritise your workload under pressure
An excellent communicator to be able to manage stakeholders at all levels
Confident in your management of the trunk road routes Ideally you will be qualified in relevant Inspectors courses, including defect identification, monitoring, and recording and Personal Highway Safety (PHS) certified.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have qualifications specifically defined by clients including Professional Membership were deemed appropriate to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What we can offer you

Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives  

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you