About the role
The Structure Inspector will undertake civil, structural and bridge condition inspections
in line with inspection schedules and CPS policies, procedures and guidance. The
inspections will be General, and Principal.The postholder plays a key role in supporting
the delivery of the Structures Inspections Programme.
Working closely with the Inspections Lead and a team of Inspectors, the post holder ensures inspections are properly permitted, coordinated, and executed to the required standards. This role is essential for maintaining the quality and timeliness of inspection activities across the network and meeting CPS contractual needs
What you'll be doing
Main Duties and Accountabilities
* Inspect and identify defects in structures of various form and material, in
compliance with the CS 450 Inspection of Highways Structures.
* Ensure all necessary briefings, health and safety documentation and other
provisions are in place prior to inspection activities.
* Monitor and update the inspection programme to reflect progress and
changes.
* Liaise with the Logistics Manager and Senior Inspector to book road space
and traffic management to facilitate inspections when needed.
* Attention to detail, ensuring the inspection defect reporting meets quality, and
regulatory standards.
* Escalate as appropriate for further inspection/action defects affecting safety,
structural integrity or public decency so that appropriate urgent intervention
can be undertaken.
* Carry out site supervision when required and to ensure work on site is carried
out in accordance with the brief.
* Keep accurate logs and records from all structure inspections.
Operational Delivery
* Deliver constructive feedback to improve inspection quality and adherence to
standards.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
* Track supplier progress and ensure timely execution of inspection tasks
* Conduct on-site inspections when required, ensuring compliance with current
standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Collaborate with internal teams across Asset and Project Delivery and Service
Delivery.
* Maintain effective working relationships with external partners and
stakeholders.
* Assist with configuring new systems used for collecting Inspections data.
* Report monthly Inspection KPI's
Who we're looking for
* A minimum of three years in highway inspection, construction or a
related civil engineering field at a minimum of Inspector level.
* Must be certified (or working towards) the Bridge Inspector
Certification Scheme as an Inspector.
* Understanding of defects in concrete, steel, masonry, and other
materials, including causes and implications.
* Knowledge of testing techniques and when/how to apply them.
* Knowledge of principal repair techniques for common structure
types and materials.
* Strong judgement, attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines,
communicate findings, and ensure compliance with legal and
contractual requirements.
* A positive attitude and advanced understanding of health and
safety legislation, risk management, and safe working practices.
* Full driving licence with a maximum of three penalty points.
* Proficiency with Structure inspection tools and IT.
* Digital skills in Agile Assets, Confirm, and Microsoft Packages.
* Experience in inspection programmes or infrastructure delivery.
* Ability to manage and motivate teams.
* Knowledge of traffic management and road space permitting.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Familiarity with inspection standards and quality assurance
processes.
* A current CSCS card, for the appropriate level to enable site
inspections to be undertaken Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
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Job Reference: BBUK15410