Are you a Certified Senior Bridge Inspector looking for a role where you can take ownership of major inspection projects, work alongside highly respected industry professionals and help shape the future of bridge inspection services?
My client is expanding its UK infrastructure team and is looking to appoint a Senior Bridge Inspector to support a growing portfolio of highway and rail inspection projects.
This Senior Bridge Inspector opportunity offers the chance to join an established consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects, while giving you the autonomy to lead inspections and contribute to the development of inspection capability across the business.
As a Senior Bridge Inspector, you will be carrying out General, Principal and Special Inspections on bridges and associated structures in accordance with industry standards including CS 450 and NR/L3/CIV/006. You will also support inspection planning, technical reporting and project delivery across a range of highways and rail schemes.
My client is particularly interested in speaking with professionals who already hold Certified Senior Bridge Inspector (SBI) status through BICS, as this is a key requirement for the role. Experience mentoring junior inspectors would be beneficial, although the primary focus is on strong technical inspection capability and proven delivery experience.
What you will be doing
·Carrying out General, Principal and Special bridge inspections across highways and rail infrastructure
·Producing and reviewing detailed inspection reports
·Supporting inspection planning and coordination activities
·Working across projects throughout the UK when required
·Assisting with technical proposals and bid submissions
·Identifying and managing inspection-related risks
·Supporting and developing less experienced inspectors pursuing BICS qualifications
·Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
What my client is looking for
·Certified Senior Bridge Inspector (SBI) accreditation through BICS
·Proven bridge inspection experience within highways and/or rail infrastructure
·Experience producing inspection reports for clients such as National Highways, local authorities or Network Rail
·Relevant access qualifications such as PTS, National Highways Passport or PASMA
·Full UK driving licence
·Strong communication and organisational skills
·Ability to work independently and within a wider technical team
What's in it for you?
·Salary dependent on experience
·Hybrid working arrangement
·Flexible working hours
·Mileage reimbursement and fully covered staying-away expenses where required
·Private medical insurance
·Generous pension contribution
·Life assurance and income protection
·Flexible annual leave allowance
·Cycle to work scheme
·Employee assistance programme
·Strong career development and progression opportunities
·Opportunity to work with one of the industry's most respected bridge engineering teams
This Senior Bridge Inspector position is based in Esher, with project work carried out across the wider UK as required.
If you are a BICS-qualified Senior Bridge Inspector looking for your next challenge within a growing consultancy environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to progress your career.
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
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year