Structures Inspector

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Marine and Civil Engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Structures Inspector to join their team. The role involves inspecting various structures, leading inspection teams, and producing detailed reports and CAD drawings. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, excellent IT and communication skills, and comfort working outdoors. The company values training and development, offering a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

Variety of projects

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or HNC/HND) in Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting structures such as culverts, bridges, and retaining walls.
• Leading inspection teams on-site.
• Producing professional reports, CAD drawings, and defect schedules.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

IT skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel

Ability to work independently and in a team

Comfortable working outdoors and at heights

Competent swimming ability

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Structures Inspector

Caerphilly

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented engineer with a passion for structural inspections? Our client, a leading Marine and Civil Engineering company, is looking for a Structures Inspector to join their growing team.

Based in Cardiff, they employ specialists delivering a wide variety of access engineering services, including commercial diving, confined space operations, and civil engineering projects across diverse environments.

What We Offer

• A supportive, close‑knit team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development to advance your career
• A variety of projects that keep every day interesting, both in the field and office‑based

What the Role Involves

• Inspecting structures such as culverts, bridges, and retaining walls
• Leading inspection teams on‑site
• Producing professional reports, CAD drawings, and defect schedules
• Planning and managing complex, one‑off projects

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified (or HNC/HND) in Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant discipline
• Excellent organisational and IT skills, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort working outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces, and waterways
• A full UK driver's licence and competent swimming ability

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Confined space training (training can be provided)
• BICS qualification in progress or willingness to pursue
• Experience in bridge inspection/maintenance and relevant UK standards
• Good physical fitness for walking over rough terrain and working in challenging conditions

Our client values Loyalty, Resilience, Progress, Integrity, Reliability, Innovation, and People. If you share these values and want a role where your skills are respected, nurtured, and expanded, this is the job for you.

Apply now to become part of a company that invests in its people and delivers excellence in every project.