Structures Inspector

XEIAD; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company Pension Scheme

Life cover

Annual salary review

24 days annual leave

Job summary

British Engineering Services Group, through its XEIAD division, is seeking a Structures Inspector to ensure infrastructure is safe and fit for purpose. You will perform structural inspections, investigations and surveys across highways projects nationwide.

The role requires experience in structures inspection, knowledge of DMRB standards, and readiness to travel. A UK driving licence and comfort with working at height are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Structures Inspection role.
• Knowledge/awareness of industry standards under the DMRB.
• Familiarity with CS450 and the Inspection Manual for Highways Structures.
• Awareness of the Senior or Inspector level qualification under the Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS).
• Be prepared to travel and work nationwide.
• The ability to work at height and within confined spaces.
• Full UK Driving license.

Responsibilities

• Use specialist access to inspect and examine a variety of structures throughout the UK in accordance with the required technical standards/specifications
• Lead the safe and successful delivery of Structural Inspections, Investigations and Surveys
• Supporting pre-work planning activities including attendance at pre-site visits, liaison with landowners, agents or contractors, review and acceptance of proposed safe systems of work
• Prepare inspection reports, including the production of drawings within CAD
• Work as part of a growing infrastructure projects team

Skills

Experience in Structures Inspection

Job description

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Around £40,000 Depending On Experience And Qualifications

Who we are in a nutshell.

At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.

STRUCTURES INSPECTOR

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Around £40,000 Depending On Experience And Qualifications

At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.

XEIAD is a specialist engineering inspection consultancy delivering high‑quality inspections and assessments on critical infrastructure assets. Using specialist access techniques such as rope access, diving and confined space working, their expert engineers inspect structures including bridges, tunnels and culverts, providing reliable insight to help asset owners manage risk and maintain safety.

What will you be doing?

As a Structures Inspector for XEIAD, part of British Engineering Services Group, you will ensure our clients infrastructure is safe for use and fit for purpose. You will be responsible for the successful completion of Structural Inspections, Investigations and Surveys on a wide range of infrastructure civil engineering assets across the highways sector.

• Use specialist access to inspect and examine a variety of structures throughout the UK in accordance with the required technical standards/specifications


• Lead the safe and successful delivery of Structural Inspections, Investigations and Surveys


• Supporting pre-work planning activities including attendance at pre-site visits, liaison with landowners, agents or contractors, review and acceptance of proposed safe systems of work


• Prepare inspection reports, including the production of drawings within CAD


• Work as part of a growing infrastructure projects team

As part of our team, you will get:

• A starting salary of around £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications


• The benefit of a supported training program to achieve BICS (where required)


• Access to a company vehicle


• Company Pension Scheme


• Life cover


• Annual salary review


• 24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays


• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year


• Access to our holiday buy scheme


• Opportunity for flexible working


• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme


• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal


• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme


• Company wide volunteering scheme

To join our team, you will need:

• Experience in a Structures Inspection role


• Knowledge/awareness of industry standards under the Design Manual for Road and Bridges (DMRB).


• Familiarity with CS450 and the Inspection Manual for Highways Structures


• Awareness of the Senior or Inspector level qualification under the Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS)


• Be prepared to travel and work nationwide


• The ability to work at height and within confined spaces


• Full UK Driving license

We want you to be you!

Diversity, equality and inclusion are fundamental to who we are.

Our team is made up of incredibly skilled and talented people, and that’s what matters most to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want everyone to feel they can be their true, authentic selves at work.

We’re also proud to support the military community through our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it!

Research shows that some people only apply if they meet every single requirement. If you don’t tick every box but feel you could make a real impact in this role, please apply — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers matter most.