Bridge Inspector: Structural Inspections & Reports

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Bridge Inspector to join a Design Inspection team in London on a contract basis for highway and rail projects. The role includes carrying out structural inspections, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring inspection programmes are delivered safely and on time.

Responsibilities cover inspections across highway/rail environments, report writing, KPI adherence, and safe working at height.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural inspections within highways, bridges or rail environments.
• HNC or equivalent qualification in Structural Engineering.
• BICS certification or progression towards Lantra accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of DMRB CS 450 standards.
• Experience using BridgeStation or other bridge management systems.
• Full driving licence; CSCS/SMSTS or equivalent.
• Good literacy, communication, organisational and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural inspections across highway and rail environments, including Principal and General Inspections.
• Complete inspection reports using BridgeStation and other formats.
• Work to KPI delivery times and inspection programme requirements.
• Manage own workload to meet inspection deadlines.
• Assess defects and apply appropriate scoring.
• Conduct inspections at height and in confined spaces following safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in BridgeStation and related databases.
• Undertake other duties to support contract delivery.

Skills

DMRB CS 450 knowledge

Strong literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Structural Engineering

BICS certification or progress towards Lantra accreditation

Tools

BridgeStation

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Bridge Inspector to join a Design Inspection team in London on a contract basis for highway and rail projects. The role includes carrying out structural inspections, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring inspection programmes are delivered safely and on time.

Responsibilities cover inspections across highway/rail environments, report writing, KPI adherence, and safe working at height.