At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and assess rail assets, ensuring safety and reliability across the Western region.
- Company: Join a growing infrastructure consultancy focused on critical rail projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, professional development, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's rail network while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Building Surveying or rail asset management with STE05 competency.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 50000 £ per year.
Looking to build your career working on the UK's rail infrastructure? If you're an experienced Building Surveyor or STE05 Examiner with a passion for inspecting, assessing and protecting rail assets, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing infrastructure consultancy delivering critical projects across the Western rail network.
The opportunity
You'll become part of a specialist rail infrastructure team responsible for inspecting and assessing a wide variety of Network Rail assets across the Western region. Every day brings something different. You'll carry out examinations of stations, depots, operational buildings and lineside structures, helping to ensure the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure while working alongside experienced engineers and surveyors. This role offers genuine variety, technical development and excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy.
What you'll be doing
You'll play an important role in delivering high-quality inspections and condition assessments across a diverse portfolio of rail assets. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out visual, detailed, reconnaissance and monitoring surveys of rail buildings and structures
- Undertaking examinations in accordance with Network Rail standards and inspection requirements
- Assessing the condition of structures and identifying defects
- Producing clear, accurate condition assessment reports and recommendations
- Recording inspection data within Citadel and other reporting systems
- Reporting significant defects and safety concerns promptly
- Supporting possession works, including weekend and night shifts where required
- Mentoring less experienced colleagues and sharing technical knowledge
- Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality across all inspections
Requirements
About you
You're someone who enjoys being out on site, has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in delivering accurate inspections that help keep Britain's rail network operating safely. You'll ideally have:
- Essential
- Around 5+ years' experience in Building Surveying, structural inspections or rail asset management
- STE05 competency
- Personal Track Safety (PTS)
- Good understanding of structural behaviour, construction methods and building materials
- Knowledge of Network Rail Standards (NR/L3/CIV/006)
- Understanding of CDM Regulations and rail safety requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong communication and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Desirable
- Experience using Citadel
- Confined Spaces, Asbestos Awareness and Working at Height certification
- Previous mentoring or supervisory experience
Benefits
Salary Benefits £38,000 to £50,000 Western Region | Hybrid Working
You'll also benefit from:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Buy, sell and carry over annual leave
- Health cash plan
- Professional development and qualification support
- Incentive scheme
- Car benefit scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Long service awards
- Employee referral scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Regular team initiatives and wellbeing events
Why consider this opportunity?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing consultancy where you'll work on a varied portfolio of Network Rail infrastructure while continuing to develop your technical expertise. You'll enjoy a healthy balance of site-based inspections and office work, genuine opportunities to progress your career and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Interested? If you're an experienced STE05 Building Surveyor or Rail Examiner looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
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