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Bridge Inspector – South Queensferry

TN United Kingdom

South Queensferry

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

27 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a leading infrastructure management firm as a Bridge Inspector. This role involves working on a range of significant structures, ensuring safety and compliance through thorough inspections and investigations. The ideal candidate will have a background in Civil Engineering and a commitment to health and safety. With a focus on professional development, this position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and certification, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence in infrastructure management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and life assurance

Up to 34 days annual leave

Additional annual leave purchase

2 paid charity days per year

Shopping discounts and cashback

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Development and progression plan

Qualifications

Experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
Understanding of Health & Safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and delivering Major Bridges Inspection Programmes.
Conduct various types of inspections and report findings.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Health & Safety Procedures

Bridge Inspection

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Professional Accreditation (e.g., ICE EngTech)

Tools

Inspection Manual for Highway Structures

CS450

O&M Manuals

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

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Client:

BEAR Scotland

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Yes

Job Reference:

b36abe232909

Job Views:

117

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join BEAR Scotland's SE Bridges team as a Bridge Inspector.

The South East Unit includes 870 bridges and structures including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge. Trunk roads in the South East serve as a vital link for Scotland’s economy, ensuring thousands of daily journeys and deliveries are carried out safely.

The Bridge Inspector, reporting into the Inspection Manager, will assist in inspection, investigation, and supervision work on BEAR Scotland’s NMC SE Contract’s Major Bridges.

This is a full-time role.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the Civil Engineering sector or equivalent, have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures, and hold a current Full UK driving license.

Role includes:

Assist in the planning and delivery of BEAR Scotland’s NMC SE Major Bridges Inspection Programmes and help deliver Major Bridges Inspection Teams key performance indicators (KPI’s).
Assist on other BEAR Scotland contracts as required which will involve other types of structures (Network Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Masts, Other).
Undertake a variety of inspections; General Inspections, Principal Inspections, Close & Visual Inspections, Safety Inspections, Access Inspections, Monitoring Inspections, and Special Inspections using relevant documentation (Inspection Manual for Highway Structures, CS450, Transport Scotland’s Inspection Manual, O&M Manuals, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, BEAR Scotland Procedures).
Assist in the inspection of more complex structures and components (Truss End Link Bearings, Lateral Thrust & Special Leaf Bearings, Half-Joints, Anchorages, Rocker Saddles, FRB Main Cables, QC Stay Cables, Swing Span, Other).
Assist in the inspection and reporting of various inspections and detailed investigations on a range of defects; Steel inspections and interpretation of steelwork defects. Concrete inspections and interpretation of concrete defects.
Help arrange access, equipment, and resources for various inspection types.
Report writing and production of detailed inspection reports and drawings/sketches.
Involved in the development of the Major Bridges management system ‘Pearl’.
Help prepare and develop risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for BEAR Scotland’s Major Bridges.
Work towards and gain Lantra Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme ‘BICS’ (NHSS31) Inspector qualification and then ‘BICS’ Senior Inspector qualification.
Undertake appropriate training (Work at Height, SMSTS, Confined Space, Rescue & First-Aid Training, Other).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Accredited Lantra Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme ‘BICS’ (NHSS31) Inspector or Senior Inspector is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be required to work towards and gain BICS.
Experience in Bridge Inspection is desirable but not essential. On-the-job training will be given.
Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
Prerequisite academic qualification to enable work towards professional accreditation of a recognised engineering or technical body – e.g. ICE EngTech.

Why BEAR?

BEAR Scotland currently manages, maintains and improves 1962km of Scottish trunk road including over 2000 bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country. That means delivering £million investment on road maintenance and improvement every year.

We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, in order for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer: