Rail Structural Examiner - Precise Safety Inspections

Ground Control; Cardiff; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Recognition schemes

Descripción de la vacante

Ground Control in Wales 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 support safe railway operations.

This hands-on role requires rail and structural examination experience, with a focus on technical accuracy, safe working practices, and clear documentation.

Formación

• Experience in rail, civil engineering or structural examination.
• Strong knowledge of structural defects, deterioration and condition assessment.
• Experience producing technical reports using photographs, sketches and site records.
• Working knowledge of railway operations, access and safe systems of work.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out structural examinations in line with Network Rail and Ground Control standards.
• Assess structures for defects, damage, deterioration and other safety concerns.
• Record findings through detailed notes, sketches, photographs and digital systems.
• Produce clear and accurate examination reports.
• Identify and escape 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.

Conocimientos

Rail/structural examination

Defect assessment

Technical reporting

Safety systems

PTS

STE4 competence

IRATA Level 1/3

Working at Height medical

First Aid certificate

Full UK driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Ground Control in Wales 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 support safe railway operations.

This hands-on role requires rail and structural examination experience, with a focus on technical accuracy, safe working practices, and clear documentation.