Senior Structural Rail Examiner

Ground Control; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private GP

Life insurance

Gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Structural Examiner to perform detailed rail structure examinations across the network. You will assess structural condition, identify defects, and create precise reports that ensure safety for the railway, passengers and workforce.

This hands-on role requires strong rail and structural inspection experience, with focus on accuracy and safe working practices; opportunities for career development and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail, civil engineering or structural examination.
• PSI/PTS safety requirements and competence (Ground Control/Network Rail standards).
• Ability to produce technical reports with 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 elevate serious or potentially dangerous defects.
• Plan site access, resources, equipment and examination activities.
• Work with operations 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 experience

Structural examination

Report writing

Safety awareness

PTS

STE4

IRATA

First Aid

Driving license

Tools

N/A

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Structural Examiner to perform detailed rail structure examinations across the network. You will assess structural condition, identify defects, and create precise reports that ensure safety for the railway, passengers and workforce.

This hands-on role requires strong rail and structural inspection experience, with focus on accuracy and safe working practices; opportunities for career development and ongoing training are available.