Job Description

At Structural Investigation Services we delve into British structures. Whether historical structures of note, iconic structures of import or modern HQs for global giants we get to see parts of these buildings that you have only ever wondered about. We take a view that a positive can-do attitude is the most important characteristic that any candidate can bring to the table.

Main Objectives

• Effective communication with clients, suppliers and third parties
• Manage and supervise work packages involving structural inspections, investigations and testing
• Take charge of on site project management, site safety, liaising with traffic management and safety staff
• Equipment arrangement and personnel allocation
• Lead by example through staff mentoring and training
• Actively promote innovation within the business

Diverse Duties

Work in live and occupied buildings, navigate structural embankments, climb fences, handle scaffold towers and generators, execute tasks on carriages and motorways within temporary lane closures and on Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs), contribute to confined space inspections of culverts and drainage wells.

Enhancing Team Expertise

Take on the challenge of enhancing overall team expertise while spearheading development of a new survey team through mentorship and training.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead site investigation contracts
• Manage site teams as lead supervisor to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Report back to stakeholders on daily works and issues
• Conduct intrusive and non-intrusive surveys
• Develop junior staff within collaborative team
• Carry out structural surveys
• Provide training to ensure junior staff are competent in required test procedures
• Foster development of junior staff in all available tests

Person Specification

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Hardworking and reliable
• Self-motivated and able to show initiative
• Confident and professional
• Well-organised
• Good teamwork skills
• Strong desire to learn and develop as a Structural Engineer
• Able to motivate other team members
• Able to lead small teams and control works on site
• Enthusiastic about assisting and training other staff

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills
• Flexibility for night shifts, weekends and travel
• Physical and mental fitness

Benefits

• Excellent career development opportunities
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Overtime rates
• Annual leave - 25 days increasing to 30 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Group Personal Accident Cover
• Health Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness and Death Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme