Senior Examining Engineer

Company: BES Group
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Overview

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, helping keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational, and safe. Our infrastructure division is crucial to the safety of key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond.

Location and Travel

This role requires national travel and ideally candidates would be located in or around the following locations:

  • London
  • Peterborough
  • Nottingham
  • Manchester
  • Leeds

Responsibilities

  • Undertake tunnel and structural examinations independently, acting as Examining Engineer where required.
  • Coordinate small teams to deliver annual programmes of inspection and examination work.
  • Plan and manage examination methods, including access arrangements and programme sequencing.
  • Produce timely, accurate condition and examination reports.
  • Monitor progress against programmes and proactively identify and elevate delivery risks.
  • Maintain accurate HSQE records and contribute to audits, technical guidance notes, and briefings.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineers and Examiners.

Benefits

  • A salary of £44,000 to £50,000 dependant on professional qualifications, competencies and experience.
  • Access to a company vehicle when required.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service and 28 days after 5 years’ service.
  • An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year.
  • Access to our holiday buy scheme.
  • Access to private healthcare, critical illness cover and life assurance for added peace of mind.
  • The benefit of funded training where required (including rope access and confined spaces), support towards professional qualifications, and a structured career pathway aligned to skills and experience.
  • 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.
  • Company wide volunteering scheme.

Requirements

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. We want you to be you!

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026