Structural Examiner

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Professional development support

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy in Stockport is seeking a Structural Examiner to join their Rail & Highway Structure teams. The role involves planning structural examinations, reviewing reports, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have Chartered Engineer status and experience with infrastructure assets. The company offers a supportive team culture with opportunities for career progression and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards is essential.
• Experience with bridges, culverts, or tunnels is desirable.
• Mentoring junior staff and providing constructive feedback is required.
• STE4/STE5 competence.
• UK driving license and willingness to travel nationally.
• Experience with bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels or major infra assets.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structural examinations according to Network Rail standards.
• Review reports to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide engineering recommendations for asset management.
• Conduct QA reviews on reports prior to submission.
• Support and train junior engineers and examiners.
• Support and train engineers and examiners to raise reporting standards and STE competencies.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager to align delivery with project goals.
• Liaise with contractors to access challenging locations safely (at height, in confined spaces).
• Contribute to a varied workload across rail and highway bridge projects.
• Support a close-knit team culture with the resources of a national consultancy.
• Clear progression opportunities as the company grows.
• Ongoing training and professional development support.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in structural inspection

STE4/STE5 competence

Valid UK driving license

Experience with infrastructure assets

Confidence in mentoring junior staff

Education

ICE/IStructE membership

Tools

STE4/STE5 competence

Driving license

Inspection standards

Job description

Location: Stockport
Position type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable and Competitive

About us

Wilde Consulting Engineers is an established, family owned civil and structural engineering consultancy, founded in 1980. Over the years, we’ve grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent firms, delivering innovative and reliable engineering solutions.

We work with a wide range of public and private sector clients including local authorities, contractors, and government agencies. Our projects span assessments, designs, feasibility studies, and technical advisory roles on major infrastructure schemes.

About the role

We are looking for Structural Examiners to join our Rail & Highway Structure teams based in Stockport. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team contributing to the safety and resilience of the UK’s critical infrastructure.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with ICE, IStructE, or similar (or working towards).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in structural inspection, assessment, or asset management of infrastructure assets.
• STE4/STE5 competence.
• A valid UK driving license and willingness to travel nationally.
• Previous experience with bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels, or other major infrastructure assets.
• Confidence in mentoring junior staff and providing constructive feedback.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver structural examinations in accordance with Network Rail standards and other specifications.
• Review inspection, examination, and survey reports to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide engineering recommendations to support asset management decisions.
• Conduct QA reviews on reports prior to client submission.
• Work across sectors including rail, highways and civil buildings.
• Support and train engineers and examiners to raise reporting standards and progress STE competencies.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to align technical delivery with project goals.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure safe access to challenging locations (e.g. working at height, confined spaces).
• Exciting and varied workload across rail and highway bridge projects.
• Supportive, close-knit team culture with the variety, support and quality of a larger, national consultancy.
• Clear opportunities for progression as the company continues to grow.
• Ongoing support for training and professional development.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary package, tailored to individual needs.
• Be part of a growing company with a clear focus on collaboration, innovation and quality.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consultancy.
• Excellent career progression and professional development.
• Contribution to resilient and sustainable infrastructure in your local area.
• Support towards Chartership via our ICE-accredited training scheme.

To apply for this position please submit your CV supported by a written application to:

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Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.