Bridge Inspector – Civil

Company: WSP
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Location: Basingstoke
Job Description:

Job Overview

We are looking for a Bridge Inspector at an Engineer or Senior Engineer grade to join our Bridges team in WSP Basingstoke office and lead bridge inspections for our local clients.

Responsibilities

Deliver principal, general and inspections for assessment of bridges and a variety of other structures across the region. Provide technical input to projects, project briefs and proposals while demonstrating compliance with Health, Safety, Welfare and CDM responsibilities.

Work independently and as part of a team, delivering a work bank of inspections and reviewing inspection reports. Some inspection work will take place overnight and at weekends; overtime is paid.

Take responsibility for own personal development and developing others.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Working in a team with a wealth of inspection experience related to structural assessment.
  • Looking for people with a passion for structures and an interest in understanding how they work and perform.
  • Experience of undertaking Principal Inspection, General Inspections and Special Inspections of Bridges and other Structures to DMRB and Network Rail standards.
  • Experience in the production of clear and concise engineering deliverables with minimum supervision, including written reports, calculations, sketches and specifications.
  • Experience of using tablet-based inspection and surveying software (noting that training will be given for all bespoke software and systems). Work independently and as part of a team to deliver a work bank of inspections and can review inspection reports.
  • STE04 competency for Network Rail inspections or Highways Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS) qualification or motivated to work towards STE04 with mentoring/training and support.
  • PTS certification welcome.
  • Some of the inspection work will take place overnight and at weekends to meet the requirements of client access periods – overtime is paid. Understanding of the importance of compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM responsibilities.
  • Take responsibility for own personal development and developing others.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026