Bridge Inspector

Bridge Inspector - Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy
Location: UK-wide travel (with flexible working options)
Salary: Competitive, DOE + benefits
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Bridge Inspector to join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy experiencing rapid growth. With a diverse and high-profile portfolio spanning major infrastructure projects across the UK, this role is ideal for someone with experience in bridge inspections and a passion for structural integrity and safety.

The Company

Our client is a leading consultancy with expertise across highways, rail, energy, utilities, water, commercial development and legal sectors. Working with a wide range of clients-including national contractors, developers, insurers, and public sector bodies-they provide high-quality inspection, testing and investigation services on a wide variety of structures.
Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to join their dedicated team.

The Role

As a Bridge Inspector, you'll be involved in diverse inspection projects-from single-span structures for private clients to full network asset management programmes for major infrastructure operators.
Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out safety, general, principal, special and assessment inspections

Conducting visual inspections, drone surveys, hammer tap surveys, corrosion and defect assessments

Using specialist NDT and structural monitoring equipment

Undertaking inspections in confined spaces, over water, at height or via MEWPs, powerboats, pontoons or rope access

Supporting stock data reporting and technical reviews

Assisting in planning and implementing inspection programmes

Coordinating access, permits, traffic management and liaising with clients and contractors
The role will involve UK-wide travel, with occasional nights away or international assignments. Flexibility for night and weekend work is required-but this is balanced with a strong company focus on work-life balance, flexible working arrangements and employee wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

Relevant civil or structural engineering qualification (e.g. BTEC HNC)

Experience in inspecting bridges or similar structures

Strong report writing and documentation skills

Familiarity with relevant guidance (e.g. CS 450, Inspection Manual for Highway Structures)

Willingness to gain LANTRA Bridge Inspection Competence Scheme (BICS) certification if not already held

Full UK driving licence

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Certification in PASMA, IPAF, PTS, CSCS, confined spaces, emergency first aid

Knowledge of CS 462 and BA35/90

Experience using SMIS, Agile, Bridge Station or other reporting tools

Rope access or water-based access experience

Structural assessment and review experience

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be someone who thrives in a hands-on, outdoors environment, just as much as in technical reporting. The role will suit a motivated, self-sufficient professional who takes pride in accurate and detailed inspections and reporting. You'll be comfortable using a variety of access methods and inspection techniques, and you'll enjoy problem-solving and thinking beyond the "tick-box" approach.
The company is known for its innovative and proactive ethos, and they're looking for someone who shares their "can-do" mindset and professional standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and professional development

Exposure to unique and challenging engineering projects

Supportive and social team environmentCalibre 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