Senior Bridge Inspector

Calibre Search
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Posted
14 Apr 2026 (5 days ago)

An established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Bridge Inspector / Structural Inspector to support bridge inspection and structural investigation projects across the UK. You will work on a wide range of structures including highway bridges, railway bridges, footbridges, suspension bridges and aqueducts, supporting inspection programmes for both private clients and major infrastructure asset owners. This role offers strong technical exposure and ongoing professional development, including support to achieve LANTRA Bridge Inspection Competence Scheme (BICS) certification if not already held. Key Responsibilities

Carry out Safety, General and Principal bridge inspections

Conduct visual inspections, drone surveys and close-up inspections

Undertake defect surveys, corrosion checks, hammer tap surveys and dimensional measurements

Assist with non-destructive testing and structural monitoring

Support specialist investigations of reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structures

Produce inspection reports and asset management data

Assist with planning inspection programmes, organising access and liaising with clientsThe role may involve working at height, confined spaces and specialist access methods (rope access, MEWPs and water access). Some travel and occasional night/weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Essential

Qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND or similar)

Experience inspecting bridges or civil infrastructure

Experience producing inspection reports

Knowledge of highway structures inspection standards (CS 450 / IHM)

LANTRA BICS certification or willingness to obtain

Full UK driving licenceDesirable

Experience with CS 462 investigations

Knowledge of SMIS, Agile or BridgeStation

Network Rail PTS

IPAF / Rope Access / Confined Space / PASMA

CSCS Card and First Aid

If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business

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