Job Description

About Us

Inertia Consulting provides a range of award-winning bridge and civil engineering structure consultancy services to private and public sector clients across the UK.

The sectors we operate in include highways, rail, water, energy, legal, and commercial and residential construction. Our integrated services span civil engineering consultancy and design, bridge inspection and stock management, non-destructive testing, structural monitoring, capacity assessment, temporary works, confined space search and rescue and more.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Job Role

Inertia Consulting are seeking to expand our Operations Team by recruiting Trainee Bridge Inspectors in the Midlands and North West to support ongoing growth.

The successful candidates will be part of an experienced team based at our Head Office in Derby or regional office in Knutsford, supporting the delivery of inspection and NDT projects through both office-based and on-site responsibilities, assisting in project planning, execution, and documentation, working closely with senior bridge inspectors and project managers to ensure successful delivery, whilst documenting experiences and learning as part of the Bridge Inspectors Certification scheme.

Full training will be provided to equip trainee inspectors with the skills necessary to carry out inspections, surveys, and investigations across a variety of structures.

Expectations

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate good practical and problem solving skills, with a focus on health and safety and an ability to work pro-actively as part of a passionate and dedicated team, whilst being motivated to develop a career path in structural inspections and investigations.

Role Requirements

You will need to:

Be able to work outdoors during normal daytime hours, unsociable night-time hours and occasional weekends

Be comfortable with working at height and on or around water

Physically fit and able to work in varied environments

Be able to work on multiple projects that may involve differing operational requirements

Have a reasonable standard of physical health and fitness

Be comfortable operating power tools such as percussion drills.

Have a basic knowledge of MS Office applications

Possess A-Levels including Maths and English or other relevant qualifications such as a BTech in Civil Engineering

Hold a full UK car driving licence.

Personal Attributes

You need to:

Have a full understanding of English

Have good communication skills, both written and verbal

Be reliable with a positive attitude to work

Be respectful to others

Be professional and focused

Be able to work well in a team

Be able to think logically and systematically

Have a strong desire to learn, develop and progress

Benefits:

Company pension

On-site parking

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Funded training and mentorship through the LANTRA Bridge Inspectors Certification Scheme

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day & Night shifts

Flexitime

Monday to Friday

Overtime availibility

Weekend availability

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,500.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Holmes Chapel, CW4 8AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ICL-MID1