Structures Examiner

About the Company

British Engineering Services Group is a leading end‑to‑end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland, delivering safety‑focused structure inspections, competency assessments, training and engineering services.

A specialist team within British Engineering Services Group responsible for the inspection and management of infrastructure assets such as railway bridges and other critical structures.

• Plan site examinations, identifying risks and ensuring safe working practices.
• Carry out site examinations to determine structural condition.
• Compile and submit accurate condition reports.
• Where qualified, undertake specialist examinations such as confined space or industrial rope access.
• Act as Person in Charge (PIC) and Site Team Leader (STL) when required.
• Maintain accurate HSQE records and champion safety, wellbeing, quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and support trainee examiners.

• Salary up to £39,601 dependent on qualifications, competencies and experience.
• Access to a company vehicle when required.
• Company pension scheme.
• 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after 2 years' service and 28 days after 5 years' service, plus an extra day for Christmas Eve each year.
• Holiday buy‑scheme, private healthcare, critical illness cover and life assurance.
• Funded training and support for professional qualifications, rope access and confined spaces.
• Flexible working and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Discounts and savings via employee benefits portal and health and wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company‑wide volunteering scheme.

• Full STE4 competency.
• Desirable: STE7 competency and a professional engineering qualification such as Engineering Technician ICE.
• Valid COSS competency.
• IRATA Rope Access Level 1 qualification or willingness to complete training.
• Medium‑risk confined space training or willingness to complete training.
• Solid experience in structure examinations with ability to plan and undertake examinations independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to travel nationally and medically fit for rail work with appropriate railway medical.
• Full UK driving licence.

This role requires national travel. Ideally, candidates would be located in or around London, Peterborough, Nottingham, Manchester or Leeds.

We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

To apply, click “Apply” and submit your basic contact information and CV or Linked In profile. Successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.