Structural Technician

Morson Edge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Rail Consultancy is seeking Structural Technicians to join their Geo-Technical and Site Investigation team. This role involves outdoor work, supporting structural investigations, and requires candidates to have a CSCS card and a full UK driving license. Ideal for individuals eager to learn and work in varied environments. The position offers competitive pay and the potential for permanent contract based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Full training in drilling techniques

Opportunity to gain valuable industry qualifications

Qualifications

• CSCS card (minimum requirement).
• Full UK driving license.
• Good level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical and structural site investigations.
• Carry out trial pitting, digging, and ground investigation work.
• Travel to various site locations across the UK.

Skills

Site-based work

Problem-solving

Enthusiastic and reliable

Job description

Job Description - Structural Technician (2 Positions)

Location: Nottingham

Employment Type: Temporary (12/01/2026 - 31/07/2026), potential to become permanent

Working Pattern: Days, nights, weekends (including Saturday nights)

Travel: Nationwide site travel required

Overview

A leading Rail Consultancy is recruiting two Structural Technicians to join their expanding Geo-Technical and Site Investigation team. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role suited to individuals who enjoy outdoor work, problem‑solving, and supporting critical ground and structural investigation activities across the UK.

You will work closely with drilling teams, geotechnical engineers, and structural inspectors to support a variety of projects across rail, highways, and greenfield environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical and structural site investigations across the UK.
• Assist with drilling operations, coring, and use of drilling rigs (training provided).
• Carry out trial pitting, digging, clawing, ballast excavation, and general ground investigation work.
• Help undertake structural and ground investigations to determine what is occurring behind structures, below the surface, or within track formations.
• Work on railway and highway sites, as well as greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Support inspection teams in accessing structures, including work on PASMA scaffolding.
• Operate safely at all times, following site procedures, RAMS, and safety briefings.
• Travel with team members to sites from Nottingham Business Park (van share).
• Work both day and night shifts, including weekend and Saturday night shifts (10-hour shifts common).
• Occasionally stay away (hotel accommodation provided) for multi-day site works.

Essential Requirements

• CSCS card (minimum requirement).
• Strong interest in site-based work, outdoor work, and hands‑on tasks.
• Willingness to work days, nights, weekends, and travel nationwide.
• Full UK driving license.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to work in challenging environments.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to work hard to complete tasks to deadline.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• PTS (Personal Track Safety) - highly desirable due to on-track work.
• Experience in site labouring, drilling, coring, or ground investigation.
• Exposure to British Drilling Association (BDA) environments.
• Experience within construction, rail, or highways sectors.
• SSSTS certification.
• PASMA experience or certification.
• Previous work on geotechnical or structural investigation teams.

Who This Role Suits

• School leavers or college leavers seeking a technical, hands‑on outdoor role.
• Individuals from construction, rail, highways, utilities, or groundworks backgrounds.
• Candidates eager to learn drilling, coring, and site investigation techniques.
• Motivated team players who are keen to "get stuck in" and thrive in varied environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate and overtime opportunities.
• Full training in drilling, coring, and GI techniques.
• Opportunity to gain valuable industry qualifications (PTS, SSSTS, BDA, etc.).
• Potential for the temporary contract to become permanent based on performance.
• Work on a wide range of new and ongoing infrastructure projects across the UK.