SENIOR INSPECTION ENGINEER
NATIONWIDE
£45,000-£55,000
Who we are in a nutshell.
At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.
XEIAD is a specialist engineering inspection consultancy delivering high‑quality inspections and assessments on critical infrastructure assets. Using specialist access techniques such as rope access, diving and confined space working, their expert engineers inspect structures including bridges, tunnels and culverts, providing reliable insight to help asset owners manage risk and maintain safety.
Ideally, the successful candidate for this role would be based in/around Manchester, Leeds or Derby.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Inspection Engineer for XEIAD, part of British Engineering Services Group, you will independently deliver complex infrastructure examinations and lead high‑risk activities such as tunnel inspections, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of programmes across the rail and structures portfolio.
You will:
- Undertake tunnel and structural examinations independently, acting as Examining Engineer where required
- Deliver technical inspections, investigations and surveys, providing engineering review and assessment across infrastructure assets
- Lead on Tunnel Examinations and other complex inspections, ensuring compliance with standards and best practice
- Coordinate teams and manage inspection programmes, including planning methods, access and sequencing
- Produce high‑quality examination reports and monitor progress, identifying and managing delivery risks
- Support project delivery and team development, including client engagement, supplier coordination, mentoring and acting (or working towards) as a Delegated Engineer
As part of our team, you will get:
- A salary of £45,000 to £55,000 dependant on professional qualifications, competencies and experience
- Company Pension Scheme
- Annual salary review
- 24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
- An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
- Access to our buy holiday scheme
- Opportunity for flexible working
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Companywide volunteering scheme
To join our team, you will need:
- A Degree, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering.
- To hold STE2 and STE6 competencies.
- PTS (Personal Track Safety).
- Strong experience in infrastructure or structural engineering, including inspections, examination and maintenance.
- Proven ability to manage your own workload and contribute to programme delivery.
- The ability to mentor and support junior engineers and examiners.
- Willingness to travel nationally.
- To be medically fit for rail work and hold the appropriate railway medical.
- Full UK Driving License.
We want you to be you!
Diversity, equality and inclusion are fundamental to who we are.
Our team is made up of incredibly skilled and talented people, and that’s what matters most to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want everyone to feel they can be their true, authentic selves at work.
We’re also proud to support the military community through our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Go for it!
Research shows that some people only apply if they meet every single requirement. If you don’t tick every box but feel you could make a real impact in this role, please apply — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Ready to apply?
Just click “Apply”. We’ll ask for some basic contact details and a CV or your LinkedIn profile — it’s that simple. Please note that successful candidates will need to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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