Rail Building Surveyor (STE05 ​/ OPI Examiner

Position: Rail Building Surveyor (STE05 / OPI Examiner)
Location: Farringdon

Rail Building Surveyor (STE
05 / OPI Examiner)
Looking to build your career working on the UK's rail infrastructure?

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor or STE
05 Examiner with a passion for inspecting, assessing and protecting rail assets, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing infrastructure consultancy delivering critical projects across the Southern rail network.

£38,000 to £50,000
Southern Region | Hybrid Working

The opportunity
You'll become part of a specialist rail infrastructure team responsible for inspecting and assessing a wide variety of Network Rail assets across the Southern region.

Every day brings something different. You'll carry out examinations of stations, depots, operational buildings and lineside structures, helping to ensure the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure while working alongside experienced engineers and surveyors.

This role offers genuine variety, technical development and excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy.

What you'll be doing
You'll play an important role in delivering high-quality inspections and condition assessments across a diverse portfolio of rail assets.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out visual, detailed, reconnaissance and monitoring surveys of rail buildings and structures

Undertaking examinations in accordance with Network Rail standards and inspection requirements

Assessing the condition of structures and identifying defects

Producing clear, accurate condition assessment reports and recommendations

Recording inspection data within Citadel and other reporting systems

Reporting significant defects and safety concerns promptly

Supporting possession works, including weekend and night shifts where required

Mentoring less experienced colleagues and sharing technical knowledge

Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality across all inspections

Requirements
About you

You're someone who enjoys being out on site, has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in delivering accurate inspections that help keep Britain's rail network operating safely

You'll ideally have:

Essential

Around 5+ years' experience in Building Surveying, structural inspections or rail asset management

STE
05 competency

Personal Track Safety (PTS)

Good understanding of structural behaviour, construction methods and building materials

Knowledge of Network Rail Standards (/L3/CIV/006)

Understanding of CDM Regulations and rail safety requirements

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication and report writing skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience using Citadel

Confined Spaces, Asbestos Awareness and Working at Height certification

Previous mentoring or supervisory experience

Benefits Salary & Benefits
£38,000 to £50,000
Southern Region | Hybrid Working

You'll also benefit from:

Hybrid and flexible working

Buy, sell and carry over annual leave

Health cash plan

Professional development and qualification support

Incentive scheme

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Regular team initiatives and wellbeing events

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing consultancy where you'll work on a varied portfolio of Network Rail infrastructure while continuing to develop your technical expertise.

You'll enjoy a healthy balance of site-based inspections and office work, genuine opportunities to progress your career and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Interested?

If you're an experienced STE
05 Building Surveyor or Rail Examiner looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more