Bridge Inspector - Civil
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A little more about your role…
We are looking for a Bridge Inspector at an Engineer or Senior Engineer grade to join our Bridges team in WSP Basingstoke office and lead bridge inspections for our local clients.
We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities with our existing clients and within the wider WSP business.
As a Bridge Inspector within our team you will undertake principal, general and inspections for assessment of bridges and a variety of other structures across the region. You will use your experience to provide technical input to projects, project briefs and proposals, always demonstrating compliance with Health, Safety, Welfare and CDM responsibilities.
Your team…
You will be an integral part of a highly collaborative and supportive team of approximately 45 professionals based in Basingstoke. Our team brings together a broad range of technical expertise, working closely across disciplines to inspect highways and railway bridges and ensure the safe operation of critical infrastructure. We make use of the latest inspection techniques and digital technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and the quality of data we deliver to our clients.
The team’s shared vision is to provide high‑quality, fast‑paced outcomes, underpinned by strong technical standards, continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and professional development are central to how we work, creating an environment where individuals are supported to grow and contribute meaningfully to project success.
Our offices are located in the town centre of Basingstoke and are easily accessible by both train and car. We actively support flexible working, offering a balanced approach that combines home working with time spent in the office to encourage collaboration, learning, and team connection.
We use the Screening Eagle INSPECT app to capture inspection information consistently on site, including defect locations, notes, measurements and photos, so that evidence is clearly linked to each structural element. The app helps reduce manual re-entry back in the office and supports faster production of clear, auditable reports through synchronisation with the web platform for review and reporting.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Working in a team with a wealth of inspection experience related to structural assessment.
- Looking for people with a passion for structures and an interest in understanding how they work and perform,
- Experience of undertaking Principal Inspection, General Inspections and Special Inspections of Bridges and other Structures to DMRB and Network Rail standards.
- Experience in the production of clear and concise engineering deliverables with minimum supervision, including written reports, calculations, sketches and specifications.
- Experience of using tablet-based inspection and surveying software (noting that training will be given for all bespoke software and systems). Work independently and as part of a team to deliver a work bank of inspections and can review inspection reports.
- STE04 competency for Network Rail inspections or Highways Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS) qualification or motivated to work towards STE04 with mentoring/training and support.
- PTS certification welcome.
- Some of the inspection work will take place overnight and at weekends to meet the requirements of client access periods – overtime is paid. Understanding of the importance of compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM responsibilities.
- Take responsibility for own personal development; and developing others.
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