Rail Structural Examiner STE4: Safety & Integrity

UKund Control; Wales; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Structural Examiner to perform detailed rail structure examinations across the network in Wales. You will assess condition, identify defects and produce precise reports to support safe railway operations.

The role requires hands-on field work, strong rail/structural knowledge, and compliance with safety standards. 40-hour weeks, permanent contract, with development opportunities and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 escalation 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/Civil engineering knowledge

Structural examination experience

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

IRATA Level 1 or 3

Working at Height

First Aid certificate

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Structural Examiner to perform detailed rail structure examinations across the network in Wales. You will assess condition, identify defects and produce precise reports to support safe railway operations.

The role requires hands-on field work, strong rail/structural knowledge, and compliance with safety standards. 40-hour weeks, permanent contract, with development opportunities and a range of benefits.