Highways Structures Inspector - Stafford or Birmingham
Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Structures Inspector to join our Consulting Highways team. The role is a mix of working from home, office based and on-site visits in the Staffordshire region.
Amey have been working with Staffordshire County Council (SCC) since 2014 to manage and maintain the county's highways infrastructure. We take pride in delivering exceptional infrastructure services across 6,000km of Staffordshire, ensuring roads, cycle routes, bridges, tunnels, lighting, drainage, traffic signals, trees, and land are well-maintained and improved to enhance the lives of local residents and communities.
The role
* Undertake structural inspection as part of the asset management function to record condition, manage risk and identify maintenance requirements to support forward delivery programmes.
* Undertake General, Principal and Special Inspections in accordance with CS450 Inspection of Highway Structures and other appropriate documents in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
* Respond to customer enquiries and reports of structural damage.
* Support the Structures Manager and other team members to ensure compliance with relevant technical and safety standards.
* Produce Safe Systems of Work in line with the Amey Zero Safety Code.
* Use specialist equipment to gain access over watercourses, highway and railway environments, plus the use of innovative technology to drive improvements in quality and efficiency.
What you will bring to us:
* Have a HND, or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
* Have demonstrable experience in the inspection of highway or rail structures, to identify defects and their potential cause.
* Have knowledge of structural repair techniques, investigations and testing requirements.
* Have achieved or working towards Inspector Level of NHSS31 Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS).
* Can demonstrate sound engineering judgement in assessing structural defects.
* Can manage programmes of work to ensure contract targets are achieved.
* Independently write/check high quality technical reports for client submission.
* Can technically support and mentor junior staff.
* You are experienced in writing and operating Safe Systems of Work and undertaking Point of Work Risk Assessments.
* You have a full UK driving licence.
What we can offer you:
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs.
Career Development
Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones.
Work-life Balance
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns.
Wellbeing
Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.
EDI
At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection.
Social Value
You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:
* Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
* Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you.
* Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers.
Your Career at Amey Consulting
At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £1.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Highway/Rail inspecting: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* (or working towards) Bridge Inspector - NHSS31 (BICS) (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham, B4 6AT
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