Structures Examiner; STE

Structures Examiner (STE4) – BES Group

Join us to apply for the Structures Examiner (STE4) role at BES Group.

BES Group is the leading end‑to‑end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. We help keep our customers' assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe through a team of the very best people.

Infrastructure Division
Our specialist team conducts thorough inspections on critical structures such as railway bridges and accesses challenging locations – from abseiling to diving. We support customers no matter the environment.

What will you be doing?
As a Structures Examiner for BES Infrastructure, you will 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 civil engineering assets across the rail sector.

• Use specialist access to inspect and examine structures throughout the UK in accordance with the required technical standards/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, 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.

As part of our team, you will get:

• A starting salary of up to £42,245 (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 4 years’ service plus 8 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.
• Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity.

To join our team you will need:

• 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.

We want you to be you! We focus on diversity, equality and inclusion and are committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the requirements and still feel they could make a difference to apply – you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply, simply click “Apply”. We ask for basic contact information and a CV or Linked In profile. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks.

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