Bridge Inspector

Up and Under Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in Crewe is seeking a Bridge Inspector to lead inspections, prepare detailed reports, and work on various structures. Candidates should have experience in bridge inspection and a technical understanding of materials. This full-time role offers hybrid working options and competitive salaries, alongside opportunities for overtime and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Training

Opportunities for overtime/bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of bridge inspection or maintenance (highways or rail).
• Proven ability to work under quality, health and safety systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of structures including nationally strategic ones.
• Lead inspection teams and prepare reports.
• Engage in site-based projects and travel throughout the UK.

Skills

Bridge inspection or maintenance experience

Sound technical understanding of construction materials

Good basic office IT skills

Well organised and able to motivate others

High-quality report writing skills

Education

HND in relevant construction discipline

NVQ in relevant construction discipline

Job description

Bridge Inspector – Up and Under

Up and Under Ltd, a member of the RSK Group, is an engineering consultancy undertaking inspections and surveys of bridges, buildings and other structures for the transportation, utilities and built sectors. This full‑time, permanent role is based in Crewe, Cheshire and offers hybrid working from home or from one of our many alternative RSK offices across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of a variety of structures including those of nationally strategic importance
• Leading inspection teams
• Preparation of reports, drawings, and schedules of defects
• Undertaking complex one‑off projects
• All work is conducted under our comprehensive quality, health and safety systems; we are ISO compliant
• Hybrid working and site‑based projects with the balance dependent on commercial requirements
• Work may involve travel throughout the UK; a full UK driving licence is required, and night and weekend work may be required with overtime rates applied

Essential Requirements

• Experience of bridge inspection or maintenance (highways or rail; other relevant structural inspection experience may be considered)
• Sound technical understanding of construction materials and forms
• Good basic office IT skills (Word, Excel, databases, CAD, web research, email, file management)
• Well organised, focused, and able to work with and motivate others
• Interest in the fundamentals of engineering and able to communicate that to others
• Proven high‑quality report writing skills
• Knowledge/experience of investigation methods of common construction materials
• A full UK driving licence
• Reasonable level of fitness for work involving walking over rough terrain, stairs, embankments, ladders, scaffolding, and potentially adverse weather conditions

Preferable Qualifications

• HND in a relevant construction discipline
• NVQ in a relevant construction discipline
• EngTech
• BICS (Inspector)
• STE03, 04, 05 or 07 (or any combination)
• Successful candidates will undertake drug and alcohol screening prior to and during employment, strictly enforced by us and our clients
• The successful candidate will be working towards or have obtained the Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS) to inspector level or Network Rail STE levels

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Training
• Opportunities for overtime/bonus

EEO Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

About Us

Up and Under provides inspections, surveys and repair and maintenance services for a broad range of clients. We work on structures ranging from major national landmarks to minor roads, employ conventional access techniques, and also offer specialist services in rope access and confined spaces. As part of the RSK Group, we are a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business committed to innovation, growth and an employee‑first culture.