Bridge Inspector

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Bridge Inspector to join its Design Inspection team on a contract in London, supporting highway and rail infrastructure projects. The role involves undertaking structural inspections, preparing detailed reports, and delivering inspection programmes safely and on time.

You will use BridgeStation and other bridge management databases, apply BCI scoring to defects, and work at height or in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural inspections within highways, bridges or rail environments.
• Strong literacy, communication, organisational and commercial awareness skills.
• Valid CSCS card, SMSTS or equivalent qualification, and a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural inspections across highway and rail environments.
• Complete inspection reports using BridgeStation and written formats.
• Meet KPI delivery timeframes and inspection programme requirements.
• Maintain accurate records using BridgeStation and bridge management databases.
• Support successful delivery of the contract with additional duties as required.

Skills

Inspection planning

Report writing

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Structural Engineering

Tools

BridgeStation

Bridge management databases

BCI scoring

Job description

Our client is seeking a Bridge Inspector to join its Design Inspection team on a contract supporting highway and rail infrastructure projects in London. The role will involve carrying out structural inspections, preparing detailed reports and ensuring inspection programmes are delivered safely, accurately and within agreed timescales. The position may require night working and other antisocial hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structural inspections, including Principal and General Inspections, across the highway and rail environment
• Complete inspection reports using the client's preferred formats, including BridgeStation and written reports
• Work to agreed KPI delivery timeframes and inspection programme requirements
• Manage an individual workload effectively while meeting scheduled inspection deadlines
• Assess bridge and structural defects, including applying appropriate BCI scoring
• Carry out inspections involving working at height and within confined spaces, following all relevant safety procedures
• Maintain accurate records using BridgeStation and other bridge management databases
• Undertake other reasonable duties required to support the successful delivery of the contract

Job Requirements

• Experience in structural inspections within a highways, bridges or rail environment
• HNC or equivalent qualification in Structural Engineering
• BICS certification, or active progression towards accreditation through Lantra or a similar scheme
• Strong knowledge and understanding of DMRB standards, particularly CS 450
• Experience using BridgeStation and other bridge management systems
• Understanding of working at height, confined spaces and relevant site safety requirements
• Valid CSCS card, SMSTS or equivalent qualification, and a full driving licence
• Strong literacy, communication, organisational and commercial awareness skills