Bridge Inspector

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Bridge Inspector to join our Operational team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional looking to further develop their structural inspection knowledge, programme management capabilities, and leadership experience within a dynamic environment.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Reporting to the Inspections Manager, you will be responsible for undertaking Principal and General Inspections in accordance with CS450 standards. The role combines both office and site-based responsibilities, including planning inspections, carrying out surveys, producing detailed reports, and supporting junior team members.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring inspections are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake General and Principal Inspections on a range of structures
• Carry out desktop studies and site surveys on structures
• Prepare and review RAMS documentation for inspections
• Promote and maintain safe working practices in line with company Health & Safety policies
• Organise plant, equipment, and inspection materials
• Produce inspection reports using systems such as Bridgestation, BCI forms, and traditional handwritten methods
• Monitor inspection progress against programme and cost targets
• Support KPI, QA, and reporting compliance to maintain high client satisfaction
• Lead inspection teams and deliver site briefings
• Supervise and mentor junior inspectors where appropriate
• Assist with weak bridge monitoring activities
• Attend and support network incidents and emergency response activities when required

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, reliable, and safety conscious
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Able to work independently and lead small teams effectively
• Adaptable, proactive, and resourceful
• Passionate about learning, development, and sharing knowledge with others

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience scheduling, planning, and undertaking structures inspections
• Experience preparing detailed inspection reports
• Strong understanding xwzovoh of: Principal defects, concrete defects, steel defects, masonry defects, miscellaneus material defects
• Experience producing defect sketches and diagrams
• Full clean UK Driving Licence
• First Aid qualification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications

• Confined Space Certificate
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) Certificate
• Civil Engineering qualification (ONC minimum, HNC/HND preferred)

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of structures projects while developing your technical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive team environment.