Senior Examining Engineer

Inspire (Structures) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

EV Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

British Engineering Services Group is seeking a Senior Examining Engineer for nationwide roles. You will independently conduct complex inspections across rail and structures, lead small teams, and plan programmes with safe access arrangements.

The position requires travel and a relevant civil engineering degree, with STE2/STE6 competencies and PTS essential. You will mentor junior engineers, produce clear examination reports and contribute to HSQE records and audits.

Qualifications

• A Degree, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering.
• To hold STE2 and STE6 competencies.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Strong experience in infrastructure or structural engineering, including inspections, examination and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver complex infrastructure examinations and engineering services.
• Coordinate small teams to deliver annual programmes of inspection and examination work.
• Plan and manage examination methods, including access arrangements and programme sequencing.
• Produce timely, accurate condition and examination reports.
• Monitor progress against programmes and proactively identify and elevate delivery risks.
• Maintain accurate HSQE records and contribute to audits, technical guidance notes and briefings.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineers and Examiners.

Skills

Strong engineering experience

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STE2

STE6

PTS

Job description

Who We Are In a Nutshell.

At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.

SENIOR EXAMINING ENGINEER

NATIONWIDE

£45,000-£55,000

Our infrastructure division plays a vital role in safeguarding critical civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond. Through Inspire Structures, our specialist teams deliver high‑precision inspections and engineering solutions for assets including rail, highway and airside structures. Using a wide range of specialist access techniques, including rope access, confined space entry, underwater inspections and drone surveys, we’re able to safely inspect and assess even the most challenging locations, providing our customers with reliable insight into the condition and integrity of their assets.

Please note, this role requires national travel and ideally candidates would be located in/around the following locations:

• London
• Peterborough
• Nottingham
• Manchester
• Leeds

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Examining Engineer for Inspire Structures, part of British Engineering Services Group, you will independently deliver complex infrastructure examinations and engineering services while supporting the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of projects across the rail and structures portfolio.

You will:

• Undertake tunnel and structural examinations independently, acting as Examining Engineer where required.
• Coordinate small teams to deliver annual programmes of inspection and examination work.
• Plan and manage examination methods, including access arrangements and programme sequencing.
• Produce timely, accurate condition and examination reports.
• Monitor progress against programmes and proactively identify and elevate delivery risks.
• Maintain accurate HSQE records and contribute to audits, technical guidance notes and briefings.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineers and Examiners.

As part of our team, you will get:

• A salary of £45,000 to £55,000 dependant on professional qualifications, competencies and experience.
• Access to a company vehicle when required.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after 2 years' service and 28 days after 5 years' service.
• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year.
• Access to our holiday buy scheme.
• Access to private healthcare, critical illness cover and life assurance for added peace of mind.
• The benefit of funded training where required (including rope access and confined spaces), support towards professional qualifications, and a structured career pathway aligned to skills and experience.
• Opportunity for flexible working.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal.
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company wide volunteering scheme.

To join our team, you will need:

• A Degree, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering.
• To hold STE2 and STE6 competencies.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Strong experience in infrastructure or structural engineering, including inspections, examination and maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage your own workload and contribute to programme delivery.
• The ability to mentor and support junior engineers and examiners.
• Willingness to travel nationally.
• To be medically fit for rail work and hold the appropriate railway medical.
• Full UK Driving License.

We want you to be you!

Diversity, equality and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. Our team is made up of incredibly skilled and talented people, and that’s what matters most to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want everyone to feel they can be their true, authentic selves at work. We’re also proud to support the military community through our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers matter most.