Location: Chelmsford

Full Time: Mon - Fri, 40 hours per week

We are working alongside a market leader in the highways industry to recruit an experienced Bridge Inspector.

As a valued member of our close-knit inspection team, you'll be instrumental in executing our General and Principal Inspection programme. This multifaceted role will see you utilising cutting-edge technology such as BridgeStation, while conducting inspections on foot, utilising MEWP, and harnessing the power of drone inspection techniques.

If you're ready to make a tangible impact on Essex's infrastructure and thrive in a stimulating work environment, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities;

• Undertaking General Inspection of highway structures
• Undertaking Principal Inspection of highway structures
• Accurate identification and reporting of defects
• Immediate reporting of safety defects
• Representing Essex Highways in public, to provide feedback to public on demand
• Producing well-presented and accurate reports and sketches
• Managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice
• Inputting defect information and photographs into the bridge inspection database, BridgeStation
• Preparing of Defect Sketches and Photo Location Plans

Ideal Candidate;

• The position requires county wide travel and a full driving licence is essential
• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or demonstrable equivalent on job learning.
• Good understanding of structural behaviour and detailed knowledge of inspection codes and standards.
• Demonstrable ability in assessing risk in relation to highway structures and proposing mitigation measures when safety defects are identified.Experience of liaising with the public
• Good IT skills – familiar with MS Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in water and at height