Bridge Inspector/Examiner

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At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to help keep our customers\’ assets legally compliant, operational, and safe, achieved through our team of skilled professionals.

Our infrastructure division plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond. Our specialists are experts in conducting thorough inspections of structures such as railway bridges, often accessing challenging locations through abseiling, diving, and other techniques.

To be considered for this role as a Bridge Examiner / Inspector, you should reside in the Outer London area, preferably near Slough or Reading, and be willing to travel nationally and work unsociable hours when required.

What will you be doing?

As a Bridge Examiner / Inspector at BES Infrastructure, you will ensure our clients\’ infrastructure is safe and fit for purpose. You will be responsible for completing Structural Inspections, Investigations, and Surveys on various civil engineering assets across multiple infrastructure categories including, but not limited to, Highways, Rail, Aviation, Utilities, Ports, and Harbours.

You Will

• Use specialist access equipment to inspect structures throughout the UK according to technical standards.
• Lead the delivery of Structural Inspections, Investigations, and Surveys.
• Participate in pre-work planning activities, including site visits, liaising with landowners, and reviewing safe systems of work.
• Prepare inspection reports and produce drawings using CAD.
• Work collaboratively within a team on railway and highway infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• Salary from £34,196 to £40,976, depending on experience and competency.
• Use of a company van for work purposes.
• Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, and annual salary reviews.
• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 4 years, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Access to holiday buy schemes, flexible working options, EV salary sacrifice, and employee discounts.
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company volunteering and charity fundraising support.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as a Bridge Examiner or Inspector.
• Knowledge of Rail and Highway Inspection Regulations.
• IRATA qualification (preferably Rope Access Supervisor L3).
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Full UK Driving License.

Our Values

We promote diversity, equality, and inclusion, encouraging our team to be their authentic selves. We are a Real Living Wage employer and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to support the military community.

How to Apply

If you feel you can contribute to our team, even if you don\’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Simply click “Apply” and submit your contact details along with your CV or LinkedIn profile. Successful candidates will undergo background checks as part of our recruitment process.

BES Group: where our people and our customers come first.

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