Structures Examiner

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At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end‑to‑end risk‑management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.

Our infrastructure division is crucial to the safety of key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond. Our specialist team are experts not only in completing the most thorough inspections on critical structures such as railway bridges, but also in accessing some of the most challenging locations. From abseiling to diving, the skills and expertise of our team is impressive, meaning we can support our customers, no matter what.

As a Structures Examiner for XEIAD, part of British Engineering Services Group, you ensure our clients’ infrastructure is safe for use and fit for purpose. You will be responsible for the successful completion of structural inspections, investigations and surveys on a wide range of infrastructure civil engineering assets across the rail sector.

• Use specialist access to inspect and examine a variety of structures throughout the UK in accordance with the required technical standards and specifications.
• Lead the safe and successful delivery of structural inspections, investigations and surveys.
• Support pre‑work planning activities, including attendance at pre‑site visits, liaison with landowners, agents or contractors, and review and acceptance of proposed safe systems of work.
• Prepare inspection reports, including the production of drawings within CAD.
• Work as part of a growing team on railway infrastructure.

• A starting salary of around £40,000 (dependent on experience and competency level).
• Use of a company van for work purposes.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Annual salary review.
• 24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after four years’ service plus eight bank holidays.
• Access to our buy‑holiday scheme.
• Opportunity for flexible working.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal.
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company wide volunteering scheme.

• Experience in a structures examiner role.
• Knowledge of rail inspection regulations.
• Fully competent to STE4 level (or working towards).
• Be prepared to travel and work nationwide.
• The ability to work at height and within confined spaces.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally, an IRATA qualification (up to rope‑access supervisor L3).

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