Senior Structures Inspector

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Structures Inspector to join our team in the South West in either Bristol or Exeter. The main responsibilities for this role are to plan and complete inspections of all types of highway structure assets, in line with agreed inspections schedules, procedures and standards, raise jobs to address defects and contribute to prioritisation and development of maintenance schemes. The nature of your role will allow flexible working between home and site work, with office attendance for team meetings and check in sessions at the discretion of the structure manager. You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employment. What you'll be leading on

• Work with the Inspection Manager to plan, deliver and report upon the cyclical and adhoc Inspection programme for assets is in line with agreed timescales, budgets, procedures, standards, guidance and industry best practice.
• Provide support to Inspection Manager by arranging roadspace and creating orders for suppliers to deliver bridge inspections.
• Liaising with key stakeholders such as Local Authorities, Network Rail, Canal & River Trust and land owners to facilitate bridge inspections.
• Producing specifications to permit the procurement of monitoring, investigation, testing and other special inspections of structures.
• Complete cyclical and ad-hoc inspections of highway assets, including complex structures, identify defects, defect causes and options for remedial actions, in line with procedures and highway standards.
  
  Qualified to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Equivalent and qualified or working towards Senior Inspector on the Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (NHSS31). Professional membership to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or working towards is desirable.
• Proficient in planning and ordering of traffic management and access equipment to enable structures inspections in a safe and timely manner.
• Proficient in undertaking inspections of complex and non-complex structures and able to identify and describe defects and identify causes.
• Proficient in recording of inspection findings and recommendations for repairs into a database (or other method) in a clear and precise manner.
• Able to teach and guide others in terms of the planning/site inspection/reporting of structures inspections to current highways standards.
A bit about us Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and develop the network for future needs.

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Our benefits package
• Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible hours and an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid working
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
• A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
• Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience
And we are
• Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
• Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
• Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year
If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include:
• Right to work check
• 3 year employment history references
• DBS criminal record check
• Social media and adverse journalism check
• Driving licence check (if applicable)
• Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)
• Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable)