Ste4 - Examiner

Location: Eastern Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday We're looking for an experienced Structural Examiner to carry out detailed examinations of structures across the rail infrastructure. You'll assess structural condition, identify defects and deterioration, and produce accurate reports using photographs, sketches and digital records. Working to Ground Control procedures and Network Rail standards, you'll play an important role in supporting the safe management of critical rail assets. What You'll Do

• Carry out structural examinations in line with Ground Control and Network Rail standards.
• Assess structural condition and identify defects, damage, movement and deterioration.
• Record findings using notes, measurements, photographs, sketches and digital systems.
• Produce clear and accurate examination reports.
• Identify and escalate serious or potentially dangerous defects.
• Plan examination activities, including access, equipment and resources.
• Work with Enabling Works and site teams to support safe delivery.
• Undertake work at height, rope access, confined spaces or over water where trained and authorised.
• Support improvements to examination methods, reporting and digital processes.
• Work effectively with operational teams, clients and other stakeholders.
• Provide mentoring and support to developing STE personnel. What you'll get
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work across a variety of rail structures.
• Specialist structural examination experience.
• Training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee benefits and discounts. What we're looking for
• Experience in rail, civil engineering or structural examination.
• Knowledge of structural defects, deterioration and condition assessment.
• Understanding of railway operations, track safety and access planning.
• Knowledge of NR/L3/CIV/006 and NR/L2/CIV/1000.
• Strong reporting, observation and analytical skills.
• Confident using digital reporting systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Full UK driving licence. Essential:
• PTS.
• STE4 Structures Examination competence.
• IRATA Level 1 or Level 3.
• Working at Height medical.
• First Aid.
• Full UK driving licence. Desirable: COSS/IWA, PASMA, IPAF, LOLER, NRSWA Supervisor, CSCS Supervisor, IOSH/SMSTS, OS19/OS21, water/boat handling, environmental and confined space qualifications. Benefits;
• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.