Structures Inspector

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.

We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and we are looking for a Structures Inspector who will play a key role in delivering General and Principal Inspections. You will independently plan and conduct inspections, collaborate with key stakeholders, and utilise new technologies to enhance efficiency. With safety at our core, you’ll uphold our Zero Harm values, support defect management, and respond to emergencies. This is your chance to drive innovation, ensure safer roads, and shape the future of UK transport infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Managing and planning their own programmes of work including Principal Inspections, General Inspections and Special Inspections throughout the network to specific timeframes and published requirements.
• Liaising with the Roadspace Co-ordinator to ensure roadspace, traffic management and access arrangements are in place.
• Developing Desktop Studies of structures to provide specific methodologies for inspections including inventory and defect reviews, access requirements and constraints and general reviews of methodologies and procedures.
• Development and review of structures specific Work Package Plans including Risk Assessments and Method Statements for inspections.
• Carrying out inspections and recording information to best practise in accordance with the requirements of the M25 DBFO Contract, The Inspection Manual for Highway Structures, CS-450 and bespoke guidelines.
• Flexible working hours prepared to undertake night working or irregular hours for the delivery of inspections.
• Support in the application of risk-based principles and use of new technology in inspections.
• Reporting of inspections into the M25 Asset Management System including use of mobile inspection applications during inspections.
• Collaboration with Scheme and Service Delivery Teams in planning of the delivery of inspections and surveys.
• Support Engineering team in management of critical defects identified in inspections.
• Attendance at callouts for the management of emergency incidents involving specified assets.

Essential: 

• Experience in working within Structures Inspections to CS450.
• Experience of working on the Strategic Road Network.
• CSCS Card
• IPAF
• Desirable:
• Knowledge of working within rail possessions
• SSSTS Qualification

Personal attributes:

• Strong team player and ability to build relationships with a variety of colleagues.
• Good work ethic committed and reliable.
• Ability to meet deadlines by organising and planning own workload.
• Good communication skills and can get point across clearly.
• Leadership skills, with an ability to manage and motivate others.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*