Civil Engineering Works Inspector
Salary: £30,000 – £33,500 + Car Allowance
Location: London / Milton Keynes – Hybrid Working
About the Role
Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a major infrastructure and waterways organisation to recruit a Civil Engineering Works Inspector on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on construction or civil engineering experience to work across a variety of third-party infrastructure projects adjacent to waterways and historic assets.
The successful candidate will play a key role in inspecting and monitoring works on site, ensuring projects are carried out safely, compliantly and in line with engineering and environmental standards. This is a hybrid role combining site inspections across London and the South East with remote working.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect and monitor third-party works on or adjacent to waterways and infrastructure assets
Ensure works comply with engineering standards, health & safety requirements and company procedures
Identify and escalate safety, quality and compliance concerns on site
Assess site conditions and use professional judgement to identify risks
Liaise with contractors, engineers and stakeholders to resolve site issues
Maintain accurate digital inspection records and health & safety documentation
Coordinate simple works activities including issuing permits and access permissions
Support delivery across multiple live projects and locations
Represent the organisation professionally when interacting with contractors and the public
Ensure safe working practices are followed when working near water and public environments
Requirements
Recent hands-on experience within construction, civil engineering, repair or maintenance
Experience inspecting works and identifying quality or compliance issues
Strong understanding of construction methods and site safety
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical standards
Experience working alongside contractors on live sites
Comfortable using digital systems to maintain records and reports
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience working within complex or constrained environments
Experience working near waterways or similar infrastructure environments
Relevant technical or engineering qualifications
What’s on Offer
Salary of £30,000 – £33,500
£390 per month car allowance
Hybrid working arrangement
Competitive pension scheme
Increasing holiday entitlement
Flexible and part-time working options available
Long-term career development opportunities
Opportunity to work on varied infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Apply Now
If you have construction or civil engineering site experience and are looking for an opportunity within a major infrastructure organisation, apply today through Construo Recruitment.
