Structures Inspector

Balfour Beatty PLC; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Potters Bar is seeking a Structure Inspector to carry out civil, structural, and bridge inspections. The role requires at least three years of relevant experience and certification as a Bridge Inspector. The successful candidate will work closely with teams to ensure high standards in inspection activities. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Career stability

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting civil and structural engineering projects.
• Understanding of defects in various materials including concrete and steel.
• Ability to work to deadlines and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to identify defects in structures.
• Monitor and update the inspection programme.
• Liaise with managers to organize inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Risk management

Judgement

Team management

Education

Certification under the Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme

A minimum of three years' experience in highway inspection

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Inspection tools

Agile Assets

Confirm

Microsoft packages

Job description

Structure Inspector

The Structure Inspector will undertake civil, structural, and bridge condition inspections in line with inspection schedules and CPS policies, procedures, and guidance. These inspections will include General and Principal inspections. The post holder plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Structures Inspections Programme. Working closely with the Inspections Lead and a team of Inspectors, the post holder ensures inspections are properly permitted, coordinated, and executed to the required standards. This role is essential for maintaining the quality and timeliness of inspection activities across the network and meeting CPS contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify defects in structures of various forms and materials, in compliance with CS 450: Inspection of Highway Structures.
• Ensure all necessary briefings, health and safety documentation, and other provisions are in place prior to inspection activities.
• Monitor and update the inspection programme to reflect progress and changes.
• Liaise with the Logistics Manager and Senior Inspector to book road space and traffic management to facilitate inspections when required.
• Maintain attention to detail, ensuring inspection defect reporting meets quality and regulatory standards.
• Escalate, as appropriate, defects affecting safety, structural integrity, or public decency for further inspection or action so that urgent intervention can be undertaken.
• Carry out site supervision when required, ensuring work on site is completed in accordance with the brief.
• Keep accurate logs and records of all structure inspections.

Operational Delivery

• Deliver constructive feedback to improve inspection quality and adherence to standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Track supplier progress and ensure timely execution of inspection tasks.
• Conduct on‑site inspections when required, ensuring compliance with current standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams across Asset and Project Delivery and Service Delivery.
• Maintain effective working relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Assist with configuring new systems used for collecting inspection data.
• Report monthly inspection KPIs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years' experience in highway inspection, construction, or a related civil engineering field at Inspector level.
• Certification (or working towards) under the Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme as an Inspector.
• Understanding of defects in concrete, steel, masonry, and other materials, including causes and implications.
• Knowledge of testing techniques and when/how to apply them.
• Knowledge of principal repair techniques for common structure types and materials.
• Strong judgement, attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, communicate findings, and ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• A positive attitude and advanced understanding of health and safety legislation, risk management, and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence with a maximum of three penalty points.
• Proficiency with structure inspection tools and IT systems.
• Digital skills in Agile Assets, Confirm, and Microsoft packages.
• Experience in inspection programmes or infrastructure delivery.
• Ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of traffic management and road space permitting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Familiarity with inspection standards and quality assurance processes.
• A current CSCS card at the appropriate level to enable site inspections to be undertaken.

Behavioural Competencies

• Inspiring: Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.
• Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.
• Challenging: Seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.
• Challengeable: Encourages a culture of skilled challenging and seeks to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.
• Influencing: Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

About Connect Plus Services (CPS)

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world‑class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis, CPS plays a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting‑edge technology, large‑scale infrastructure and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long‑term stability & growth – With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

Supportive & inclusive team – We foster a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation and teamwork drive everything we do.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Balfour Beatty is committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves. We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, and we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020 we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to key long‑term sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment, offering an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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