Rail Lineside Building Examiner (STE05)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a STE5 Examiner for a long-term contract in the North West. This role involves conducting thorough assessments of M&E assets within buildings and depots, ensuring compliance with NR standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for detailed inspections, maintaining accurate records, and producing comprehensive technical reports. Ideal for those with a background in civil engineering and a passion for the railway industry, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical safety assessments while working within a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take on this challenge, apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience in structural examinations, defect recording, and reporting across various structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and detailed OPI inspections to NR standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and report issues.
• Create technical reports of inspections and document findings.

Skills

Structural examinations

Defect recording

Technical report writing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Confined spaces competence

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Qualification in STE4 and STE5

PTS and RPOS/TS certification

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job summary

Our client is looking for a STE5 Examiner to work on a long-term contract in the North West. The contract has been deemed inside IR35.

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Our client is seeking a STE5 Examiner for a long-term contract in the North West, inside IR35. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive assessments of M&E assets within buildings, lineside, and depots. Main duties include:

• Conducting visual and detailed OPI inspections to NR standards, following NR/L3/CIV/006/3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 3F.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections.
• Reporting issues or lost time to the line manager.
• Inspecting all elements within reach to identify deterioration.
• Performing systematic examinations based on structure type and access.
• Investigating defects to assess severity and changes.
• Monitoring elements outside regular inspections with proper equipment.
• Assessing structural conditions considering materials and environment.
• Documenting findings, condition changes, and photos.
• Creating technical reports of inspections.
• Conducting scoping visits for planning.
• Serving as Responsible Person on Site (RPOS) or Task Supervisor (TS) for safety.
• Acting as Bridge Strike Examiner for train safety after bridge strikes.
• On-call duties as needed.

To qualify, candidates should have:

• Experience in structural examinations, defect recording, and reporting across various structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Familiarity with the railway industry.
• Qualification in STE4 and STE5.
• PTS and RPOS/TS certification.
• HNC in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in SCMI and TCMI.
• Competence in confined spaces.

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