Bridge Inspector / STE02 Reviewer

Calibre Search; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer (CRE-A/STE02) specializing in rail structures for a mostly remote position in York. This contract role demands a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in structural examinations and Network Rail standards. You will be responsible for producing compliance reports and providing technical recommendations. This is an OUTSIDE IR35 position.

Qualifications

• Chartered status (CEng / MICE / MIStructE or similar) is essential.
• Significant experience with Network Rail assessment frameworks required.
• Must hold a valid CRE certificate and STE02 competency.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed examination reports compliant with NR/L2/CIV/086.
• Prepare structural assessment reports with calculations and design checks.
• Provide recommendations to Network Rail Asset Engineers.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

Experience in rail structures

Knowledge of Network Rail standards

Experience in structural examinations/assessments

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Principal Engineer (CRE-A / STE02) - Rail Structures
Location: York - mostly remote working position
Salary: Day Rate - OUTSIDE IR35

Role

As Principal Engineer, you will take responsibility for both structural examinations and structural assessments, acting as CRE-A and STE02 on major rail structures.

Key responsibilities

• Producing detailed examination reports compliant with NR/L2/CIV/086, including condition observations, defects, urgent safety notifications, and remedial recommendations.
• Preparing structural assessment reports, including full calculations, design checks, technical commentary, and compliance certification.
• Providing clear recommendations to Network Rail Asset Engineers, including restrictions, strengthening, and monitoring requirements.
• Maintaining accurate hazard logs and responding to technical queries from Network Rail.
• Delivering regular progress updates and ensuring full auditability of calculations and findings.

About You

We're looking for a chartered engineer with proven experience in rail structures:

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered status (CEng / MICE / MIStructE or similar).
• Significant experience in bridge and structural examinations/assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards (esp. NR/L2/CIV/025, NR/L2/CIV/035).
• Previous project experience under Network Rail's assessment frameworks.
• CRE-A acceptance for assessment discipline & valid CRE certificate.
• STE02 competency sign-off (endorsed or certified via Network Rail training).

If interested in this Outside IR35 contract position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search.

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