Bridge Inspector

Waterman Aspen; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterman Aspen seeks a Bridge/Structure Inspector to join their West Midlands team. The ideal candidate will work on various projects, ensuring the safety and functionality of highway structures through comprehensive inspections and technical assessments. You'll benefit from career development support and a competitive salary package with additional benefits.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits

Paid community service day

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant discipline, preferably involving structural work.
• Full valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out General Inspection and Principal Inspection of Highway Structures.
• Record and report on inspections using Structures Management System.
• Interpret bridge structure defects in materials like steel and concrete.

Skills

Technical knowledge of bridge structures

Good knowledge of Health and Safety

Sound understanding of construction materials

Experience in managing trunk or local road networks

Education

Experience in Civil Engineering

Professional or academic qualifications in a relevant discipline

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Bridge/Structure Inspector will see you as a key member of the West Midlands team, and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge, and sharpening your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals, supported by our network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Carrying out General Inspection and Principal Inspection of Highway Structures in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
• Recording and reporting on all inspections, including the use of Structures Management System in accordance with the CSS Bridge Condition Index system
• Interpretation of bridge structure defects in construction materials such as steel and concrete
• Understanding the importance of efficient reporting of urgent and severe defects that have the potential to reduce capacity and performance
• Recording defects on site and reporting via online structural management systems
• Liaison between departments, arranging traffic management, access equipment, and compiling task briefing sheets
• Technical knowledge of bridge structures
• Experience in Civil Engineering with particular relevance to inspection and maintenance of highway structures assets
• Sound technical understanding of construction materials and forms
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety and CDM 2015
• Experience in managing and maintaining trunk or local road networks
• Demonstrable experience in a relevant discipline, preferably involving work of a structural or building nature
• Full valid UK driving licence

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll receive a salary in line with your experience, skills, and location, along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to normal public holidays (based on a 40-hour week, pro-rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community