Senior Bridge Inspector

Job Description About UsInertia Consulting provides a range of award-winning bridge and civil engineering structure consultancy services to private and public sector clients across the UK.The sectors we operate in include highways, rail, water, energy, legal, and commercial and residential construction. Our integrated services span civil engineering consultancy and design, bridge inspection and stock management, non-destructive testing, structural monitoring, capacity assessment, temporary works, confined space search and rescue and more.We are an Equal Opportunities employer.Job RoleInertia Consulting are seeking to expand our Midlands Operations Team, by recruiting a Senior Bridge Inspector that will based out of our Head Office in Derby.The successful candidate will be part of an experienced team and contribute to the delivery of annual inspection programmes, including but not limited to: Supervising and carrying out General & Principal Inspections in accordance with CS450 Supervising and carrying out Special Inspections using various NDT techniques Identifying defects and writing inspection reports Identifying safety critical defects and reporting to the client whilst on site Carrying out desktop studies on structures and assisting in inspection planning Mentoring less experienced staff to help them develop bridge inspection skills Checking and approving inspection reports Adhering to all Health & Safety regulations and policies Working at height / accessing confined spaces (training provided)ExpectationsWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong supervisory and project management skills, managing competing demands and objectives, with a focus on professionalism and working pro-actively as part of a passionate and dedicated team.In return we offer an incentivised pension scheme, extensive training opportunities and a flexible approach to working with a focus on the people in the organisation as individuals. We operate an Institution of Civil Engineers approved training scheme and are fully committed to providing rounded experience to facilitate your professional development.Role RequirementsYou will need to: Have a minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience leading bridge inspections for a variety of bridge structural forms Be able supervise others and mentor less experienced inspectors or test technicians Be competent to inspect special or complex structures such as cable stayed structures, structure with spans >50m long, post-tensioned and structures with safety critical sections such as half joints. Be able to work out of doors during normal daytime hours, unsociable night-time hours and occasional weekends Be comfortable with working at height and on or around water Be comfortable with travelling and staying away from home a moderate amount Be comfortable with long distance driving on occasion Be able to work on multiple projects that may involve differing operational requirements Have a reasonable standard of physical health and fitness, comfortable with operating power tools such as percussion drills Be proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook Have 3 A-Levels including Maths and English or other relevant qualifications such as a BTech in Civil Engineering. Be certified in or working towards NHSS31 Lantra Senior BICS. STE04 also considered Hold a full UK manual car driving licence.Personal Attributes:You need to: Have a full understanding of English Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Be reliable with a positive attitude to work Be respectful to others Be professional and focused Be able to work well in a team Be able to think logically and systematically Have a strong desire to learn, develop and progressJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: 37,000 - 45,000Benefits:On-site parkingPrivate dental insurancePrivate medical insuranceCompany VanSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftFlexitimeMonday to FridayNight shiftOvertimeWeekend availability

Created: 2026-04-16