Bridgeway Consulting was established in 1995 and is an industry leader in the delivery of rail specific activities. We offer a full engineering consultancy service covering all aspects of railway infrastructure including Bridge Examination and Inspection, Geomatics, Site and Ground Investigations, Civil Engineering Consultancy & Permanent Way Projects, Rail Training and Competence, Assurance and Compliance, and Track Access & Isolations.

We pride ourselves in offering an engaging and challenging work environment where you will be encouraged and given the confidence to demonstrate your knowledge and experience, whilst also being given significant development and training.

We have a new opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be a Trainee Structures Examiner to join Bridgeway Consulting at our head office in Nottingham. No previous experience is required, as we train our staff internally to become valuable members of the team.

Role Purpose:

• The individual will be part of the Infrastructure Services team working alongside experienced Examiners to gain an understanding and experience of bridges and other railway infrastructure;

• The individual will be responsible for undertaking examinations, writing and submitting written reports and entering reports on client’s databases;

• The overall aim of the role is to become a proficient Structures Examiner with the ability to work alone as a qualified STE04 after a period of training and mentoring;

• The individual will undergo specialist access training, including working at height roped access and will be trained to work in a confined space

• The role will assist the needs of the business in delivering safety critical duties on railway infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities:

• Carry out Structural examinations in accordance with company and industry standards;

• Clear communication and production of reports;

• Inform the Project management team of the status of each examination upon completion;

• To work in a professional and safe manner, especially in a live working railway environment.

What We Offer:

• A full training programme to develop the successful candidate to the role of Examiner;

• Industry recognised technical qualifications;

• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities with mentorship;

• Specialist access training, including PASMA, MEWP, roped access and confined space;

• Technical training including report writing and CAD;

• Railway specific safety critical training;

• Personal pension scheme, childcare voucher schemes and access to Validium, our independent employee assistance programme.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A good level of physical fitness;

• Being 18 years old or older;

• A desire to learn and be open to training and mentorship;

• The ability to work flexibly, including nights and weekends;

• Willingness to work outdoors;

• Computer literacy;

• Capability to work as a member of a larger team and to work towards a common goal;

• Willingness to travel and work across the UK;

• Current valid driving license.