Lead Inspector / Trainee Project Manager

SIS Group; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career development opportuni

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Discretionary Overtime

Annual leave 25 days increasing to 30

Group Personal Accident Cover

Health Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness and Death Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Structural Investigation Services is seeking a Lead Inspector / Trainee Project Manager for the UK. The role involves progressive responsibility in structural inspections, testing and reporting, with site work including at height and in varied environments.

You will mentor junior staff while growing into project management duties, reporting to a line manager from Ilkeston. Excellent communication, strong inspection knowledge, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong technical inspection knowledge.
• Leadership ability.
• Good organisational skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Commercial awareness.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to travel and work nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural inspections, investigations and testing works.
• Carry out inspections in accordance with CS450/CD450 and other standards.
• Produce accurate inspection reports and review peers' reports.
• Maintain high technical standards across all inspection activities.
• Lead small to medium inspection projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare RAMS, permits and Health & Safety documentation.
• Programme inspections and allocate resources.
• Promote company services and identify opportunities for additional works.
• Act as day-to-day contact for allocated clients.
• Mentor Inspectors and Assistant Inspectors.
• Promote company values and high standards of workmanship.

Skills

Inspection leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Health & safety

Mentoring

Time management

Travel readiness

Job description

Do you love buildings and want to see them, both inside and out? Then look no further. At Structural Investigation Services we delve into British structures. Whether historical structures of note, iconic structures of import or modern HQs for global giants we get to see parts of these buildings that you have only ever wondered about.

At Structural Investigation Services we take a view that a positive can-do attitude is the most important characteristic attitude that any candidate can bring to the table. If you have these and are willing to learn then we are the place for you.

Benefits:

• Excellent career development opportunities
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Discretionary Overtime
• Annual leave-25 days, increasing to 30 days with Service, (plus bank holidays)
• Group Personal Accident Cover
• Health Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness and Death Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme

Location:

The location for this role will be based in Ilkeston office although nationwide works will be required. You are to report to your line manager situated in the specified office. You will also be required to work nights, some weekends and to work away from home as per the business needs of the company.

Reports to:

Line Manager

Main Objectives:

The Lead Inspector / Trainee Project Manager is a senior technical role designed to develop experienced inspectors into future Project Managers. The postholder will continue to undertake and lead structural inspection, investigation, testing and reporting activities whilst progressively taking responsibility for planning, programming, commercial awareness, client liaison and project delivery. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, the successful candidate will gradually assume responsibility for managing projects from initial planning through to completion while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality, health & safety and client service. The role requires regular site work, including working at height, confined spaces, over water, within traffic management and on a variety of structural assets throughout the UK. Physical fitness appropriate to the role is therefore essential.

Key Accountabilities (please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties but represents the main requirements of the role):

Technical Leadership

• Lead structural inspections, investigations and testing works.
• Carry out Principal, General and Special Inspections in accordance with CS450/CD450 and other relevant standards.
• Complete desktop studies, review previous reports and drawings prior to site works.
• Produce accurate inspection reports using company reporting systems.
• Review and technically check reports produced by other inspectors.
• Ensure inspection quality and consistency across projects.
• Assist with specialist investigations and NDT activities.
• Maintain high technical standards across all inspection activities.

Project Delivery

• Lead small to medium inspection projects from planning through completion.
• Assist Project Managers in delivering larger and more complex projects.
• Prepare RAMS, permits and Health & Safety documentation.
• Programme inspections and allocate resources.
• Arrange specialist access, traffic management, plant and equipment.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates.
• Record project performance against programme.
• Support procurement of subcontractors where required.
• Assist with project close-out and client reporting.

Client Management

• Act as the day-to-day contact for allocated clients.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Support development of long-term client relationships.
• Promote company services and identify opportunities for additional works.

Commercial Development (Training)

Working towards full Project Manager responsibilities by assisting with:

• Project planning
• Resource allocation
• Cost management
• Job profitability
• Variations
• Quotations
• Applications and invoicing
• Programme management
• Commercial reporting

Team Leadership

• Lead site teams safely and effectively.
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Mentor Inspectors and Assistant Inspectors.
• Assist with staff development and competency assessments.
• Promote company values and high standards of workmanship.
• Lead by example regarding Health & Safety and company procedures.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and legislation.
• Complete vehicle, plant and equipment inspections.
• Ensure RAMS are followed.
• Complete site documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong technical inspection knowledge.
• Leadership ability.
• Good organisational skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Commercial awareness.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to travel and work nationwide.
• Commitment to developing into a Project Manager.

Other Requirements

• Location Flexibility:Willingness to travel as necessary, depending on project locations and client requirements.
• Professional Development and Industry Awareness: Commitment to continuous professional development to stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person