Job Description & Requirements

Highways Inspector

Business Area: Health, Safety & Environment

Vacancy Base: Daish Way, Newport, Isle of Wight

County: Isle of Wight

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40

Ringway is a market leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce. We want you to grow your career in a way that suits you, whether that is making the best of your skills in a role you enjoy, or developing new skills as you progress with our company.
The team of District Stewards and Highway Inspectors sits within the Network Management team based at Daish Way, Newport. Dedicated to each of the Island's districts, the District Stewards provide a visible presence, contact and link, between the highway service and local communities, acting as the eyes and ears for Island Roads. Purpose of the role and your responsibilities;

Develop & maintain communication channels with stakeholders, organisations and local residents to address any concerns
Liaise with Town & Parish Councils, Chamber of Commerce, private land owners, shopkeepers, traders, local schools, Police Officers, other community groups and the general public
Undertake walked and driven highway inspections, NRSWA inspections and enquiries
Complete visual arboricultural inspections
Monitor the condition of the highway network, acting as the eyes and ears for Island Roads across the Island
Monitor the cleanliness of the network
Gather evidence relating to red and green claims on the network
Organising an effective response to emergencies through the operations hub
Complete safety, service and network integrity inspections
Actively foster a positive employee morale which will ensure our teams around the network present a professional image to the general public

Formal qualifications required;
Essential

Good secondary education
Effective communication including a good telephone manner
Time management and organisation skills
ICT literacy
Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to undertake long periods of walking
Must hold a valid full UK driving licence

Desirable

Trained and accredited highway safety inspector
NRSWA supervisor accreditation
Knowledge of highway asset management systems
Knowledge and / or experience of NRSWA / Highways Act legislation
Experience of highway safety inspections
Knowledge of statutory obligations affecting the service
Arboricultural experience

Awarded Investors in People Silver, a member of the 5% Club and recognised as an Investor in Diversity. Providing opportunity and growth for all our employees is the bedrock of our business, ensuring a safe, happy and productive workforce.
We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you. Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles.

Job Overview

Company	Eurovia UK
Location	🇬🇧 Newport, Newport, Wales
Employment Type	Company - Private
Sector	Construction
Compensation	£20,199 - £24,672
Date Posted	Oct 14, 2026