Senior Bridge Inspector

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

WSP have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract, and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years. 

WSP work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business. 

As a Senior Bridge Inspector within our team you will undertake principal, general and special inspections of bridges and a variety of other highways structure 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 team in Shropshire of approximately 75 people. As part of our commission, we work across multi asset teams offering individual or cross-asset support to deliver our projects, including major projects, and strategic planning for the client.

This new contract brings with it exciting opportunities for economic growth, buildings management and project management; and offers excellent prospects for career advancement and development. We are looking for individuals who can support us in our vision of delivering high quality, fast paced outcomes for the communities of Shropshire.

Our offices are situated in the medieval market town of Shrewsbury which offers a great quality of life with independent stores, restaurants and riverside walks along the River Severn. We offer opportunities to work flexibly both from home as well as time in the office. 

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience of undertaking Principal Inspection, General Inspections and Special Inspections of Bridges and other Highway Structures to DMRB and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures.
• Work Independently and as part of a team to deliver bridge maintenance designs, resulting from bridge maintenance needs and operational works priorities.
• Provide technical input to the agreement of project briefs, proposals, and deliverables with Project Managers.
• Understanding of the importance of compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM responsibilities.
• Be an active and collaborative team member, and work with other disciplines, including the Client team.
• Contribute to technical excellence and innovation within team.
• Take responsibility for own personal development; and developing others.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and to budgets.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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