Are you looking for a Bridge Inspector role where no two days are the same, offering hands-on technical work, travel opportunities and continuous professional development? This Bridge Inspector position gives you the chance to work on diverse infrastructure projects while developing specialist inspection and testing expertise.
What's in it for you
You will benefit from a varied and engaging workload, exposure to major infrastructure projects, and ongoing training including support to achieve industry-recognised certifications. As a Bridge Inspector, you will also enjoy flexible working options, regular social events and a strong team-focused culture.
About the company
My client is a rapidly expanding engineering consultancy specialising in bridge inspections, testing and specialist investigations. They operate across highways, rail, water, energy, commercial and residential sectors, supporting a wide range of clients including contractors, local authorities, asset managers and major organisations.
Their approach focuses on high-quality, detail-driven inspections with a strong emphasis on professional judgement rather than a tick-box methodology.
The role and responsibilities
As a Bridge Inspector, you will be responsible for delivering a range of inspection and testing services across the UK. You will be doing:
·Carrying out Safety, General, Principal, Special and Assessment Inspections
·Undertaking visual inspections, drone surveys and hands-on structural assessments
·Using specialist techniques such as hammer tap surveys, corrosion testing and defect analysis
·Applying non-destructive testing and structural monitoring methods
·Supporting investigations on reinforced and post-tensioned structures (training provided if required)
·Reviewing technical data against structural capacity assessments
·Producing detailed inspection reports and asset management data
You will also be involved in:
·Planning and managing inspection programmes
·Organising traffic management, permits and site access
·Liaising with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
The role will include working at height, in confined spaces, over water and using specialist access equipment such as MEWPs, rope access and pontoons.
Must have skills and experience
To be successful in this Bridge Inspector role, you will have:
·A recognised qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (e.g. HNC/HND)
·Experience in bridge inspection and testing
·Experience producing technical reports and site documentation
·Knowledge of CS 450 and Inspection Manual for Highways Structures
·LANTRA BICS certification or willingness to achieve it
·A full, clean UK driving licence
Desirable skills
It would be beneficial if you have:
·Experience with CS 462 investigations
·Familiarity with software such as SMIS, Agile or Bridge Station
·PTS (rail), IPAF, PASMA or rope access certification
·Confined space training
·CSCS card and First Aid qualification
Salary and benefits
·Salary dependent on experience
·Ongoing training and professional development
·Support to gain industry certifications (including BICS)
·Flexible working arrangements
·Regular social events and supportive team environment
·Opportunity to work across the UK and occasionally overseas
Additional information
You will be working in a highly varied role combining site-based inspections and office-based reporting. Occasional night work, weekend work and working away from home will be required.
This position offers strong long-term career progression within a growing consultancy, making it ideal for someone looking to develop into a senior Bridge Inspector or technical specialist.
Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Bridge Inspector, apply today with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year