Senior Inspector, Inverness

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Inspector
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: HC06, £32,596 - £36,145 p.a.

(Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale)

Contact Person: Elizabeth Maciver, Tel: 01463 702085 or Email: elizabeth.maciver@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose:

As a Senior Inspector within the Project Design Unit's Site Supervision Team, you will
play a key role in the delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects across the
Highland Council area. You will supervise construction works on site, ensuring
compliance with contract requirements, specifications, programmes and relevant
standards, helping to achieve high quality outcomes for communities throughout the
Highlands.

The Project Design Unit is seeking a motivated and professional individual with a
strong interest in site supervision, contract compliance and quality assurance. This
role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a
diverse programme of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, marine
structures, environmental improvement schemes and other associated works.

Working closely with contractors, utility companies, colleagues, stakeholders and
members of the public, you will monitor works on site, ensure compliance with
contractual and technical requirements and assist in the effective administration of
construction contracts. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to resolve
issues effectively.

The Highland Council offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for
professional development and a competitive benefits package. This is an opportunity
to make a meaningful contribution to infrastructure improvements that benefit
communities throughout the Highlands.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.
 
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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.      

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated.  Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• At least 5 years relevant experience in works inspection or site supervision in a
  construction environment.
• Holder of an appropriate CSCS card (can be obtained in post).
• Full current driving licence.