Earthworks Examiner
- Posted 04 February 2026
- Salary £427 per day
- LocationEngland
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration6 Months
- Discipline Rail
- ReferenceJO0000064230
Job description
Are you an Earthworks Examiner with experience working on Network Rail projects?
Do you have Level 3 Competency in Network Rail's Soil Slope Examinations and Rock Slope Examinations?
This is an excellent opportunity for an Earthworks Examiner to join Network Rail to work on earthworks examinations across the NW&C region.
Rate: £427/day - Umbrella, Inside IR35
Location: Office Based - Manchester or Liverpool or Warrington - 1 day/ week remote
Duration: 6 months, potential for extension
Requirements:
·Previously assessed as Level 3 Competency in Network Rail's 'Soil Slope Examinations' (GEO-I-S) and Rock 'Slope Examinations' (GEO-I-R).
·Experience in use of JBA Database and GizMapp tool.
·Experience in producing high quality exams to CIV/065 standard
·Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.
·Knowledge of railway 'Safe Systems of Work', i.e. Separated Working, Possessions, Line Blocks, Blockades, etc.)
·PTS, COSS, IWA
Responsibilities:
·Support the Geotechnical Examination Team to deliver activities associated with planning
·Complete Earthwork Examinations.
·Carry out 'on-site' work safely and efficiently in accordance with safe systems of work procedures, method statements, standards or other relevant instructions.
·Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required
·Adhere to company policies and procedures.
·'Desk Based' site reconnaissance studies to understand most suitable access strategy to undertake Earthwork Examinations.
·Liaising with Access Planning teams in order to finalise plans, logistics and Safe Work Packs.
·Completion of Examinations in line with NR_L3_CIV_065.
·Closeout of any rejected exams and to respond to feedback
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and contact Olivia at Carrington West on 02393 876046 or olivia.woods@carringtonwest.com