Stroma - Infrastructure Inspections Manager

Phenna Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phenna Group is seeking a knowledgeable professional to oversee the Infrastructure Inspections segment within its Inspections & Maintenance arm. You will manage tenders, inspection plans and site safety, guiding teams and liaising with senior management on complex projects.

The role requires strong communication, IT literacy, and driving licence, with a focus on delivering quality inspections and compliant reports across client sites.

Qualifications

• BEng Civil Engineering is preferred.
• IRATA competence and CSCS card required or desirable.
• BICS/STE4 certification is a plus.
• Valid UK Driving Licence is required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the routine running of the Infrastructure Inspections side of the I&M business.
• Prepare tenders for inspection contracts including written and commercial elements.
• Prepare inspection plans and brief site teams, securing input from MD and Engineering Manager as appropriate.
• Prepare, review and approve Risk Assessments/Method Statements for inspections.
• Prepare programmes for complex inspections and site reconnaissance.
• Train the inspection team to current standards; lead workshops with input from MD and Engineering Manager.
• Ensure team qualifications and accreditations are maintained.
• Lead delivery on challenging projects and travel to sites for meetings and client advice.
• Act as single point of contact/project manager for strategic clients on major projects.
• Contribute to strategic development and financial management of the business.
• Assist administrative staff with scheduling and delivery to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.
• Assist in weekend and night shift works as required by projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Adaptability

Self-directed learning

Client liaison

Education

BEng Civil Engineering (Desired)

IRATA competence

CSCS card

BICS/STE4 certification

Tools

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Inspections & Maintenance, you will be responsible for overseeing the routine running of the Infrastructure Inspections side of the I&M business, including producing tenders for inspection work and for the quality of the inspections we execute along with associated reports. Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Prepare tenders for inspection contracts, including both the written and commercial elements
• Prepare inspection plans for structures/projects and brief site teams on the same, securing the input of the MD and Engineering Manager as appropriate
• Prepare, review and approve Risk Assessments/Method Statements for inspections
• Prepare programmes for complex inspections, including site reconnaissance
• Train the inspection team in working to the latest standards, leading workshops and securing the input of the MD and Engineering Manager as appropriate
• Ensure that the inspection team achieve and maintain the necessary qualifications and accreditations
• Take a lead role in the delivery of challenging projects
• Travel to sites for client meetings and for advice to inspectors as dictated by the needs of the business
• Act as single point of contact/project manager for strategic clients on major projects
• Contribute to the strategic development of the business
• Contribute to the financial management of the business
• Assist administrative staff in the scheduling of works/delivery of projects to ensure that the work is conducted as efficiently as possible
• Ensure compliance with company and client policies, with particular regard to health & safety
• Assist in weekend and night shift works as required by individual projects and business needs
• BEng Civil Engineering (Desired)
• Valid UK Driving License
• A good level of IT literacy
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with clients and site operatives
• Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly - including self-directed learning when faced with new client requirements suppliers
• Experience/understanding of construction
• Experience of site-based operations either construction or infrastructure based
• IRATA competence
• CSCS card
• BICS/STE4 certification