Structural Engineer Inspector

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways service provider seeks a proactive Highways Structural Supervisor to oversee structural projects in London. This role emphasizes quality and safety in highway maintenance, involving site supervision, defect reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders for effective project delivery. Competitive salary and perks, including flexible working options, are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary + perks

Regular day shift pattern

Alternative working patterns available

Opportunity for extra leave

Variety of discounts through company app

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in structural projects, particularly highways, bridges, and retaining walls.
• Knowledge of safety and legislative standards in construction.
• Ability to assess and rectify structural defects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and inspections of highway structures.
• Supervise and report on defects and maintain project quality.
• Collaborate with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Proactive Mindset

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
We are working closely with a leading highways service provider, delivering integrated management, maintenance, and civil engineering services to local authorities. With over two decades of industry reputation, they have grown into one of the largest names in the sector. Our client blends engineering expertise, innovative technology, and a focus on customer care to manage and improve road networks. For an idea of their scale, they currently support approximately 10,000 miles of highways, 8,400 miles of footways, and 7,000 miles of public rights of way across the country. They have an ethos that is based on building collaborative, long-term partnerships with their clients, often co-locating teams to work towards shared goals.
Your new role
We're seeking a proactive and experienced Highways Structural Supervisor to oversee and ensure the quality and safety of structural maintenance and improvement projects on our road network across the capital. You'll be responsible for supervising site visits, reporting defects, coordinating work, ensuring adherence to specifications and regulations, and maintaining accurate records. Your expertise in highway structures, including bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, will be crucial in delivering high-quality and efficient project outcomes. You'll also play a key role in promoting a safe working environment and fostering effective communication within the team and with stakeholders.
Your day-to-day

• Inspect & Assess: Conduct surveys and daily inspections of structural projects on highways schemes, such as Bridges, Tunnels, Retaining Walls, Culverts, to ensure they meet safety and legislative standards.
• Solve Problems: Be proactive, and challenge others to push standards and use initiative to resolve structural issues on major highway structures.
• Enforce Standards: Work with local authorities, subcontractors, and legislation to maintain structural reliability and functional excellence.
• Drive Change: Review safety protocols and data collection systems to innovate maintenance practices and streamline operations.
• Collaborate: Build networks with stakeholders and engage with the public to deliver excellent customer service.

What you'll need to succeed
Having a proactive mindset towards rectifying structural defects in projects across your patch. We are looking for someone who can not only recognise build defects and highlight them, but also show a drive to find the root cause and improve build standards across the company. While it is beneficial to have SSSTS/SMSTS card, it is not a necessity, and while we would prefer applicants to hold an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, it is not a necessity.
What you'll get in return
You'll get the opportunity to work within one of the largest and most progressive teams working in highways construction and maintenance anywhere in the country. As well as this, you will be entitled to the following perks.
- highly competitive salary + perks
- regular day shift pattern, which is highly unusual in the highways industry
- alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave- A variety of discounts through company app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme

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