Rail Structural Examiner – Hands-on Field Inspections

Ground Control; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Structural Examiner to perform detailed examinations of rail structures across the network. You will assess structural condition, identify defects and deterioration, and produce accurate reports to help keep the railway, passengers and workforce safe.

This hands‑on role requires strong rail and inspection experience and a commitment to technical accuracy. The position involves working at height and across various sites, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience in rail, civil engineering or structural examination.
• Strong knowledge of structural defects and condition assessment.
• Good understanding of railway operations, access and safe systems of work.
• Experience producing technical reports using photographs, sketches and site records.
• Strong observational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• STE4 Structures Examination competence.
• IRATA Level 1 or Level 3.
• Working at Height medical.
• First Aid certificate.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural examinations in line with Network Rail and Ground Control standards.
• Assess structures for defects, damage and deterioration and safety concerns.
• Record findings through notes, sketches, photographs and digital systems.
• Produce clear and accurate examination reports.
• Identify and elevate serious or potentially dangerous defects.
• Plan site access, resources, equipment and examination activities.
• Work with operational and enabling teams to support safe site delivery.
• Undertake work at height, rope access, confined space or over-water examinations where qualified.
• Support improvements to examination methods, reporting and digital processes.

Skills

Rail safety awareness

Report writing

Observation and analysis

Working at height

IRATA on-site

Tools

STE4 Structures Examination competence

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Structural Examiner to perform detailed examinations of rail structures across the network. You will assess structural condition, identify defects and deterioration, and produce accurate reports to help keep the railway, passengers and workforce safe.

This hands‑on role requires strong rail and inspection experience and a commitment to technical accuracy. The position involves working at height and across various sites, with opportunities for professional