Structures Inspector

Pave Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave Recruit is seeking a Structure Inspector to conduct detailed bridge and highway inspections to ensure integrity and safety. You will document issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and support risk mitigation across critical infrastructure.

You will identify wear, monitor safety protocols, help plan works to minimize disruption, and prepare RAMS and site documentation while updating asset records and assisting with incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong communication to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of bridge/highway design principles and construction materials.
• Keen observational skills to identify wear, damage, or potential structural issues.
• Aptitude for diagnosing issues and proposing effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Principal, General and Special Inspections and prepare reports.
• Identify signs of wear, damage, and structural deficiencies.
• Monitor safety protocols and repair implementations to mitigate risks.
• Assist with programming of works to minimize network disruption.
• Prepare safe systems of work for site inspections and RAMS documents.
• Update asset management records.
• Attend or assist with network incidents as necessary.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder liaison

Observational skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Your new role

The Structure Inspector is responsible for conducting detailed inspections and assessments of bridges and highways to ensure their structural integrity and safety. This role involves identifying and documenting potential issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.

In short you will

• Carrying out Principal, General and Special Inspections and preparation of reports.


• Identify signs of wear, damage, and structural deficiencies.


• Monitor the implementation of safety protocols and repairs to mitigate risks.


• Assisting with programming of works, ensuring minimum disruption to the network


• Prepare safe systems of work for site inspections and prepare site RAMS documents


• Updating asset management records


• Attending/assisting with network incidents as necessary

About you

The Structure Inspector will thrive on ensuring the safety and functionality of essential infrastructure. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, tackling challenges to maintain the integrity of vital bridge structures.

The ideal candidate would tick the below

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.


• Strong communication to liaise with stakeholders, both internal and external, including operational teams, members of the public and statutory authorities.


• Strong understanding of engineering principles, bridge and highway design, and construction materials.


• Keen observational skills to identify signs of wear, damage, or potential structural issues.


• Aptitude for diagnosing issues and proposing effective solutions