Bridge Examiner

Anderson Wright Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Examiner to ensure infrastructure safety in Birmingham or Coventry. The role involves conducting detailed inspections, preparing reports, and leading structural surveys. Candidates should have relevant experience, knowledge of regulations, and ideally hold an IRATA qualification. This position offers up to £45,000 salary, professional development, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Double matching pension

Private medical cover

Health insurance with family option

33 days holiday

Company vehicle provided

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Bridge Examination or Inspection.
• Understanding of regulations regarding highways and rail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and examine structures according to technical standards.
• Lead the delivery of inspections and surveys.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports including CAD drawings.

Skills

Experience in a Bridge Examiner or Inspector role

Knowledge of highway and rail regulations

Willingness to work at heights and in confined spaces

Willingness to work unsociable hours

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

IRATA qualification (up to Rope Access Supervisor L3)

Job description

Bridge Examiner – Birmingham Or Coventry Region

Sectors: Rail · Highways · Ports & Harbours
Total Package: circa £56,000

Basic Salary: up to £45,000
Double matching pension
Private medical cover
Overtime opportunities
Flexible benefits package

The Company

Global leading Test, Inspection & Certification organisation with significant worldwide turnover and operations.

Services

A SAFED and UKAS accredited world‑leading professional services company supporting businesses with quality and compliance. The company carries out high‑quality inspections ensuring various types of equipment comply with current regulatory and statutory requirements.

Sectors

Highways · Rail · Infrastructure · Ports · Harbours · Aviation

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Bridge Examiner, you will ensure client infrastructure is safe for use and fit for purpose.

You’ll be responsible for the successful completion of structural inspections, investigations, and surveys on a wide range of civil engineering assets, including (but not limited to): Highways, Rail, Aviation, Utilities, Ports and Harbours.

Key Responsibilities

• Use specialist access to inspect and examine a variety of structures throughout the UK in accordance with required technical standards and specifications.
• Lead the safe and successful delivery of structural inspections, investigations, and surveys.
• Support pre‑work planning activities including attendance at pre‑site visits, liaison with landowners, agents or contractors, and review of safe systems of work.
• Prepare inspection reports, including the production of drawings within CAD.
• Work as part of a growing team on railway and highway infrastructure.

Package

• Basic Salary: up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Vehicle: provided

Advancing Your Career

• Minimum £50,000 training investment in the first 12 months
• 8–12 week modular training programme (classroom + practical)
• Support with external training up to Chartership level
• Defined career progression from Day 1
• Professional membership support (including renewal fees)

Securing Your Future

• Employer double matching pension contributions (up to 8%)
• Guaranteed annual review

Work–Life Balance

• 33 days holiday (including statutory)
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year
• 40‑hour flexible working week allowing home–life balance
• Centralised diary management team to assist with booking appointments
• Home‑based role

Securing Your Health

• Health insurance with family option
• Dental cover

Looking After Your Family

• Childcare vouchers
• Cashback and voucher reward gateway
• Life cover of 4 × salary

What You Need to Apply

• Experience in a Bridge Examiner or Inspector role
• Knowledge of highway and rail regulations
• Ideally hold an IRATA qualification (up to Rope Access Supervisor L3)
• Willingness to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Willingness to work unsociable hours
• Full UK Driving Licence

OUR CLIENT IS RECRUITING FOR BRIDGE EXAMINERS / BRIDGE ENGINEERS IN BIRMINGHAM, COVENTRY, MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD AND CORNWALL