Senior Bridge Inspector
CV-LibraryDerby, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 10 March 2026
Apply NowAn established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Bridge Inspector / Structural Inspector to support bridge inspection and structural investigation projects across the UK. You will work on a wide range of structures including highway bridges, railway bridges, footbridges, suspension bridges and aqueducts, supporting inspection programmes for both private clients and major infrastructure asset owners. This role offers strong technical exposure and ongoing professional development, including support to achieve LANTRA Bridge Inspection Competence Scheme (BICS) certification if not already held. Key Responsibilities
Carry out Safety, General and Principal bridge inspections
Conduct visual inspections, drone surveys and close-up inspections
Undertake defect surveys, corrosion checks, hammer tap surveys and dimensional measurements
Assist with non-destructive testing and structural monitoring
Support specialist investigations of reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structures
Produce inspection reports and asset management data
Assist with planning inspection programmes, organising access and liaising with clientsThe role may involve working at height, confined spaces and specialist access methods (rope access, MEWPs and water access). Some travel and occasional night/weekend work may be required.
Requirements
Essential
Qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND or similar)
Experience inspecting bridges or civil infrastructure
Experience producing inspection reports
Knowledge of highway structures inspection standards (CS 450 / IHM)
LANTRA BICS certification or willingness to obtain
Full UK driving licenceDesirable
Experience with CS 462 investigations
Knowledge of SMIS, Agile or BridgeStation
Network Rail PTS
IPAF / Rope Access / Confined Space / PASMA
CSCS Card and First Aid
If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business
Carry out Safety, General and Principal bridge inspections
Conduct visual inspections, drone surveys and close-up inspections
Undertake defect surveys, corrosion checks, hammer tap surveys and dimensional measurements
Assist with non-destructive testing and structural monitoring
Support specialist investigations of reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structures
Produce inspection reports and asset management data
Assist with planning inspection programmes, organising access and liaising with clientsThe role may involve working at height, confined spaces and specialist access methods (rope access, MEWPs and water access). Some travel and occasional night/weekend work may be required.
Requirements
Essential
Qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND or similar)
Experience inspecting bridges or civil infrastructure
Experience producing inspection reports
Knowledge of highway structures inspection standards (CS 450 / IHM)
LANTRA BICS certification or willingness to obtain
Full UK driving licenceDesirable
Experience with CS 462 investigations
Knowledge of SMIS, Agile or BridgeStation
Network Rail PTS
IPAF / Rope Access / Confined Space / PASMA
CSCS Card and First Aid
If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business