Scaffolding Inspector – Safety, Compliance & Site Oversight

Oak Scaffolding Ltd; Horsham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diverse range of projects across the-S

Job summary

Oak Scaffolding Ltd in Brighton is seeking an experienced Scaffolding Inspector to join our growing team. You will inspect all scaffolding on sites to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with legislation and company procedures.

You will monitor design and certification, record inspections, advise on systems, and provide practical guidance to site crews. The role requires independence across multiple sites and a proactive, safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Scaffolding Inspector within the construction or scaffolding industry.
• Strong understanding of scaffolding legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of scaffold inspection procedures and industry best practice.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect scaffolding on construction sites to ensure compliance with current legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
• Monitor design and certification of scaffolding structures.
• Carry out scaffold inspections before first use, after alterations, and at regular intervals.
• Assess condition of scaffolding materials and remove damaged components.
• Ensure inspections are recorded accurately and maintained for statutory requirements.
• Advise on suitability of specialist scaffolding systems and ensure they meet project and health and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on scaffolding works to site teams and contractors.
• Ensure scaffold materials are identified, maintained and stored safely.
• Calculate counterweights for heavy-duty suspended scaffolds when required.
• Review scaffold designs considering loading, tie patterns, fall protection and access.
• Supervise scaffold erection where required.
• Inspect mobile scaffolds and monitor their safe use across sites.
• Complete daily inspection reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Scaffolding inspection

Health safety

Independent worker

Site coordination

Job description

Oak Scaffolding Ltd in Brighton is seeking an experienced Scaffolding Inspector to join our growing team. You will inspect all scaffolding on sites to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with legislation and company procedures.

You will monitor design and certification, record inspections, advise on systems, and provide practical guidance to site crews. The role requires independence across multiple sites and a proactive, safety-first approach.