Structures Inspector

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Structures Inspector to join our Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol.

The SBIM contract is to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme along with scheme on behalf of National Highways. This is a great opportunity to learn about quality in the specialist structures industry.

The Structures Inspector plays an important part in ensuring annual inspection programme and all inspection reporting is completed in accordance with all relevant technical standards within the relevant specialism / discipline. Also, the delivery of all the specified inspections and reports on time, within budget and to the quality required.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Implement the contractual inspection requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards and programme.


• Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff.


• Assist the bridge manager in developing training programmes for junior members of staff.


• Carry out site visits and surveys.


• Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with Amey procedures.


• Comply with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations.


• Engage in client and third party liaison.


• Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts, when required.


• Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment.


• Take part in the on-call rota to cover emergencies outside of normal working hours as required by operational circumstances.


• Work within a team to deliver inspection works.


• Coach and mentor apprentices and take an active role in their development across the contract.


• Flexibility in working across three different structures.


• Carries out visual inspections of structures.


• Performs basic non-destructive inspection techniques.


• Records and captures all plant, labour and material using a tablet-based system.
  
  Desirable HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering;


• Completed or Working towards Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS)


• Certification Scheme for Personnel - Weld Inspector (CSWIP3.1 - Weld Inspector or 3.2 - Senior Weld Inspector).


• PCN Level 2 Dye Penetrant Testing.


• PCN Level 2 Magnetic Particle Investigation.


• IPAF 1A Static Boom desirable but not essential.


• Full clean driving licence.


• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and designs.


• Good working knowledge of metals and metallurgy, other materials including concrete.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools.
  
  Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan


• Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to


• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays


• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership


• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers


• Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives