Senior Bridge Inspector

Tony Gee and Partners LLP; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Bridge Inspector to join their established team in Ashford. The role includes conducting bridge inspections and preparing reports, with opportunities for mentoring junior staff and contributing to training programmes. Candidates should be certified Senior Bridge Inspectors (SBI) with a proven track record in the field, as well as a full UK driving licence. The position offers a hybrid work model, generous pension contributions, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous company pension contributions

Group income protection

Private medical insurance

Social fund

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Certified Senior Bridge Inspector (SBI) with the Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS).
• Proven track record of delivering inspection reports for clients.
• Willing to mentor junior inspectors progressing through BICS levels.

Responsibilities

• Carry out General /Principal / Special inspections of bridges.
• Prepare and review inspection reports.
• Support project management and planning inspections.
• Create training programmes for junior staff.

Skills

Certified Senior Bridge Inspector (SBI)

Proven track record of bridge inspections

Ability to mentor junior inspectors

Full and clean UK driving licence

Education

Academic qualifications appropriate for the role

Job description

Our UK offices are looking for a Senior Bridge Inspector who is BICS qualified to join their teams.

The ideal candidate would have proven track record of bridge inspections in the highway and/or rail sector.

This role is a great opportunity to join a successful established team, working alongside some of the best engineers the industry has to offer. It will also bring the opportunity for developing our inspection services and mentoring our engineers and technicians.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out General /Principal / Special inspections of bridges (and possibly other structures) in accordance with relevant standards (i.e. CS 450 & NR/L3/CIV/006).
• Support our current projects located across Southern England, flexibly working across the UK as required (hire car / travel and accommodation will be provided if and when appropriate).
• Prepare inspection reports and review inspection reports prepared by others.
• Provide support in the preparation of proposals and bids associated with inspection work.
• Provide support in managing our bridge inspection team and planning inspections.
• Create and contribute to delivery of a training programme to develop other staff pursuing BICS Bridge Inspector certification..
• Identify and manage risks for the work under your control to agreed acceptable levels.
• Certified Senior Bridge Inspector (SBI) with the Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS).
• Proven track record of delivering inspection reports for clients (e.g. local authorities / national highways / network rail).
• Willing to mentor junior inspectors as they progress through the BICS inspector levels.
• · Full and clean UK driving licence and business use car insurance.
• Professional memberships to appropriate institutions.
• Ability to work on own and within a team to meet project, client, company and personal objectives.

Qualifications

• Certified Senior Bridge Inspector (SBI) with the Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS).
• Academic qualifications appropriate for the role.

Why Work for Tony Gee?

We are an engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex and innovative design solutions to the global construction industry. Our people make our business a success and so we invest in your development and wellbeing providing an environment that supports you at whatever career level you are at.

We believe that there is more to a job than work. We encourage a healthy work/life balance through a wide range of social activity groups. They’re great fun and a chance to expand your professional and social networks. We also offer the opportunity of a hybrid work model where you can split your working week between the office and your home.

Generous company pension contributions

Group income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Social fund

Travel insurance

Locations

Ashford

Connect 38
1 Dover Place
Ashford, Kent
TN23 1FB

Hardy House
140 High Street, Esher
Surrey, KT10 9QJ

St Albans

1st Floor, Trident House
42-48 Victoria Street
St Albans, Hertfordshire
AL1 3HZ