Bridge Inspector - Shropshire

WSP in the UK; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bridge Inspector to join their dynamic Structures team. This role offers the chance to engage in a variety of projects, from highway to rail bridge engineering, while ensuring high-quality inspections and compliance with safety standards. You'll play a key role in mentoring junior staff and contributing to the technical excellence of the team. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in their community and beyond. Join a close-knit team and shape the future of bridge maintenance and inspection.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or similar.
• Experience with Principal and General Inspections of Bridges.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a full programme of bridge inspections.
• Mentor junior team members in bridge inspection work.

Skills

Bridge Inspection

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Team Collaboration

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Education

Relevant Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering Technician Membership

Job description

Bridge Inspector – Shropshire

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A little more about your role…

We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council, for another five years. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract, and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years.

WSP works collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business.

Your team

The Structures team is busy with highway and rail bridge engineering work, delivering our annual programme of General & Principal Inspections for East Sussex Highways.

We are seeking an Inspector to join our Bridges team based in Ringmer, East Sussex.

You will be pivotal in planning and delivering a full programme of inspections and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support more-junior team members in all aspects of bridge inspection work.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. A Relevant Degree or similar qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Building Inspection
2. Engineering Technician member of a relevant professional body or demonstrable equivalent experience
3. Evidence of directing the tasks of other technical staff.
4. Member of The Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme at Junior level
5. Experience of undertaking Principal Inspection, General Inspections and special inspections of Bridges and other Highway Structures to DMRB and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures.
6. Work Independently and as part of a team to deliver bridge maintenance designs, resulting from bridge maintenance needs and operational works priorities.
7. Provide technical input to the agreement of project briefs, proposals, and deliverables with Project Managers.
8. Demonstrate compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM responsibilities.
9. Be an active and collaborative team member, and work with other disciplines, including the Client team.
10. Contribute to technical excellence and innovation within the team.
11. Take responsibility for own personal development; and developing others.
12. Experience of working to tight deadlines and to budget

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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