THE ROLE
You will be responsible for undertaking principal and general inspections in accordance with BD63/17. Primary duties will be office and site-based, supporting senior inspectors as well as planning, undertaking Principal and General inspections and generating reports in various formats.
The successful candidate will develop from a BICS certified Bridge Inspector to a Senior Inspector, focusing on increased experience, structural knowledge and programme management capabilities. As such, a Bridge Inspector will still be required to lead inspection teams, provide supervision to junior inspectors, as well as be expected to write RAMS and organise equipment/ materials, but also deal with minor projects from inception to completion under minimal supervision. Secondary duties will be to plan and undertake Non-Destructive Testing surveys and write reports to various concrete and steel structures, as well as contribute to the delivery of Tool Box Talks to other members of the team as part of group CPD.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Desktop studies on structures
* Writing standard and non-standard RAMS
* Arranging plant & equipment
* Writing General and Principal Inspection reports using multiple methods of inspection reporting such as SMIS, BCI forms and in traditional 'handwritten' format
* Planning NDT inspections
* Writing NDT reports
* Manage minor projects under minimal supervision
* Provide supervision and mentoring to junior Inspectors where appropriate (i.e. writing General and Principal Inspection / NDT reports using various methods)
Site duties will include;
* Carrying out General & Principal Inspections to non-specialised structures
* Carry out Principal Inspections to specialised structures under supervision & continued mentorship
* Undertake NDT works, such as identifying test panels, organising appropriate equipment and staging works
* Lead inspection teams
* Deliver site briefings
* Provide supervision and mentoring to junior Inspectors where appropriate (i.e. General Inspections and Principal Inspections to non-specialised structures & NDT techniques)

A Bridge Inspector may be required to undertake additional duties, within reason, to ensure the company's overall requirements are met.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Reliable with a positive attitude to work
* Respectful, professional and focused
* Responsible, able to lead small teams
* Resourceful, able to work independently
* Strong desire to learn and progress
* Safety conscious
* Adaptable and proactive
* Willing to share knowledge with others

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERTISE
* NHSS31 Certified - Bridge Inspector (required)
* Driving License (full) (required)
* IPAF Certificate (desirable)
* Confined Space Certificate (desirable)
* Personal Track Safety Certificate (PTS) (desirable)
* CSCS Operative (required)
* First Aider (required)
* STE Level 4 (desirable)
* New Roads & Street Works Act - Operative (desirable)
* Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (desirable)
* Civil Engineering Qualification (ONC as a minimum, HNC/D preferred) (desirable)
* Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook (required)

We like to look after our own by ensuring our employees have access to great benefits. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we have to offer...
* On-the-job training + Accredited Qualifications
* 25 days annual leave with a maximum of 30 days after 5 years' service
* Employer contribution salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Income protection for long-term sickness after 6 months
* Life assurance (death in service) insurance, which pays 4x basic salary
* Comprehensive private health insurance, which includes travel insurance for medical emergencies abroad (access to benefit after a successful probation period)
* Access to discounts on gym membership
*(This role will be primarily based in the Preston office, reporting to the Operations Manager. You will be required to work nights, occasional weekends and stay away from home as per the requirements of the business).

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.