Civil Engineering Works Inspector

Civil Engineering Works Inspector

Salary: £30,000 – £33,500 + Car Allowance
Location: London / Milton Keynes – Hybrid Working

Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a major infrastructure and waterways organisation to recruit a Civil Engineering Works Inspector on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on construction or civil engineering experience to work across a variety of third‑party infrastructure projects adjacent to waterways and historic assets.

The successful candidate will play a key role in inspecting and monitoring works on site, ensuring projects are carried out safely, compliantly and in line with engineering and environmental standards. This is a hybrid role combining site inspections across London and the South East with remote working.

• Inspect and monitor third‑party works on or adjacent to waterways and infrastructure assets
• Ensure works comply with engineering standards, health & safety requirements and company procedures
• Identify and elevate safety, quality and compliance concerns on site
• Assess site conditions and use professional judgement to identify risks
• Liaise with contractors, engineers and stakeholders to resolve site issues
• Maintain accurate digital inspection records and health & safety documentation
• Coordinate simple works activities including issuing permits and access permissions
• Support delivery across multiple live projects and locations
• Represent the organisation professionally when interacting with contractors and the public
• Ensure safe working practices are followed when working near water and public environments

• Recent hands‑on experience within construction, civil engineering, repair or maintenance
• Experience inspecting works and identifying quality or compliance issues
• Strong understanding of construction methods and site safety
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical standards
• Experience working alongside contractors on live sites
• Comfortable using digital systems to maintain records and reports
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence

• Experience working within complex or constrained environments
• Experience working near waterways or similar infrastructure environments
• Relevant technical or engineering qualifications

• Salary of £30,000 – £33,500
• £390 per month car allowance
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive pension scheme
• Increasing holiday entitlement
• Flexible and part‑time working options available
• Long‑term career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on varied infrastructure and civil engineering projects

If you have construction or civil engineering site experience and are looking for an opportunity within a major infrastructure organisation, apply today through Construo Recruitment.