STE4 Structural Examiner - Rail

Posted 17 November 2021
Salary £350 - 400 per day
LocationCentral Bedfordshire
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000029766

Job description

Are you a structural examiner with Network Rail STE4 competency?
 
Are you looking for you next contract role?
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for the leading client side organisation within the UK's rail infrastructures
 
Location: Milton Keynes, Birmingham or London
Rate: £350-£400 day umbrella
Contract length: 6 months +
Interview Process: One stage - face to face and must be able to demonstrate technical ability and show they can write a report
 
Description:
 
Perform structural examination work, maximising efficiency and effectiveness and to ensure compliance with all relevant standards. All duties must be delivered safely and in accordance with the requirements of the client.
 
About the role:
 
1. Carry out site examination of structures to determine the structural condition as allocated within the Alarm system and within defined timescales
2. Compile and submit condition reports using the Alarm electronic system or other agreed process and submit for reviewing by the Examining Engineers team
3. Perform special examinations as directed including assistance with monitoring schemes for sensitive structures
4. Undertake reconnaissance visits
5. Provide assistance with specialist examinations undertaken by the Examining Engineers team, including unique structures and tunnel examinations
6. Undertake all on-call duties in support of rapid response, including bridge strike
7. Assist in provision of safety critical site support duties as required
8. Co-operate with quality, safety and environmental objectives and contribute, where appropriate, to continual improvement initiatives
9. Makes observations and technically based decisions within sphere of competence for the role
10. Offers recommendations for consideration by Examining Engineers team
11. Makes decisions and takes action on site in respect of immediate safety issues, imminent structural failure and operational capabilities of structures following bridge strikes, at times under pressure
12. Has direct impact on performance through delivery of completed examination reports
 
Essential
 
- STE 4 / SCMI competent
 
GCSE pass in English
- NVQ Level 3 in any relevant building construction trade (additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu on an individual basis)
- IT Literate with minimum word processing and drawing application
- Full UK driving licence
- Previous experience in the rail industry and knowledge of railway practice
 
Desirable
 
- HNC Level qualification / Technician Engineer (ICE)
- Individual Working Alone competency or PTS
- Bridge Strike Examiner
- Controller of Site Safety