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Role
Senior Bridge Inspector within the team, undertaking principal, general and special inspections of bridges and other highway structures across the region. Use your experience to provide technical input to projects, project briefs and proposals, while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Welfare and CDM responsibilities.
Team and Contract
We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council, and work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance with Shropshire Council and Kier. The contract supports a broad range of exciting projects and opportunities on and beyond this contract within the WSP business.
What You Will Do
* Undertake principal inspections, general inspections and special inspections of bridges and other highway structures to DMRB and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures.
* Deliver bridge maintenance designs and respond to maintenance needs and operational priorities.
* Provide technical input to the agreement of project briefs, proposals, and deliverables with Project Managers.
* Contribute to compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM responsibilities.
* Be an active and collaborative team member, working with other disciplines including the Client team.
* Contribute to technical excellence and innovation within the team.
* Take responsibility for personal development and supporting the development of others.
* Work to tight deadlines and budgets.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Relevant Degree or similar qualification.
* Experience of undertaking Principal Inspection, General Inspections and Special Inspections of Bridges and other Highway Structures to DMRB and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver bridge maintenance designs.
* Provide technical input to project briefs, proposals, and deliverables with Project Managers.
* Understanding of health and safety, welfare and CDM responsibilities.
* Active and collaborative team member, capable of working with other disciplines and the client team.
* Commitment to technical excellence and innovation.
* Personal development mindset and willingness to support others’ growth.
* Experience of working to tight deadlines and budgets.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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What’s In It For You
Work-life balance: Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, encourage authentic selves, and support a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working options, the ability to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holidays as needed.
Your development: Training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership and growth within a supportive environment.
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EEO statement: We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.
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