Bridge Inspector

Working In; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Competitive hourly rate NZD 40-45

Safe work environment

Career progression

Job summary

Working In in New Zealand is seeking experienced rope access qualified bridge inspectors to deliver structural inspections and asset-condition assessments, ensuring safety, reliability and performance of critical transport infrastructure. The role requires NZ-specific standards compliance and strong maintenance planning collaboration.

Applicants should have 2+ years in structural inspection, a relevant qualification, and NZ work rights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in structural inspection, engineering, or a relevant trade
• Current Full Driver Licence
• PCN/AINDT NDT MT or UT certification (at least one)
• Right to work in New Zealand

Responsibilities

• conduct routine, reactive, and detailed structural inspections in accordance with NZTA standards
• collect, analyse, and report asset condition data to support asset management decisions
• identify and recommend maintenance and renewal solutions for structural assets
• support the planning and delivery of structural investigations and inspection programmes

Skills

Rope access

Bridge inspection

Asset condition assessment

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering

AMPP/NACE Level 1 or 2

NZTA Bridge Inspection Course (or NZTA exemption)

EWP operation and confined space certification

Tools

NDT MT/UT certifications

PCN/AINDT NDT

EWP operation

Job description

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The qualified infrastructure services company is seeking experienced rope access qualified bridge inspectors to join the team.

The role is responsible for delivering structural inspections, assessing asset condition, and identifying cost-effective maintenance solutions to support the safety, reliabitliy and performance of critical transport ingrastructure.

Key responsiblities:

• conduct routine, reactive, and detailed structural insepctions in accordance with NZTA standards
• collect, analyse, and report asset condition date to support asset management decisions
• identify and recommend maintenance and renewal solutions for structural assets
• support the planning and delivery of structural investigations and inspection programmes

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in structural inspection, engineering, or a relevant trade
• At least one PCN/AINDT NDT certification(MT or UT)
• Current Full Driver Licence

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

• Diploma or higher qualificaiton in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering
• AMPP/NACE Level 1 or 2
• NZTA Bridge Inspection Course (or NZTA exemption)
• EWP operation including truck mounted boom lift and confined space certification

We offer:

• a permanent full-time position with mininum guaranteed 40 hours a week
• $40 - $45 per hour
• high performing team and a safe work enviroment
• career progression

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