Examiner

Examiner (Building & Civils) - Singlewell (High Speed)

**Location**:
Gravesend, GB

**Department Name**:
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Examinations Engineering Manager Direct Maintenance (989161) G1

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**Brief Description**:
To examine structures and buildings and report on their condition.

**About the role (External)**:
**Key Accountabilities**:
1. Visual examination of structures and buildings to determine the current condition of visible and easily accessible elements of the structure.

2. Detailed examination of structures and buildings from within touching distance of all elements to identify all signs of deterioration.

3. Examination of structures in a manner which is systematic and logical for the type of structure and access constraints verifying that no aspects cited in the report proforma are omitted.

4. Investigate defects and deterioration in sufficient detail to identify all aspects of the severity and extent of any changed condition or situation.

5. Special Examinations and monitoring to consider the condition of structures or elements of structures outside of the examination cycle; correctly and accurately using monitoring equipment.

6. Appraise the condition of structures using approved methods, taking account of material type and prevailing conditions.

7. Record any aspects not examined accurately and changes in condition, as well as obtaining photographic evidence.

8. Prepare technical reports identifying the findings of examinations.

9. Complete scoping visits and determine requirements for examinations.

10. Act as Responsible Person On Site (RPOS) and/or Task Supervisor (TS) responsible for taking possessions and managing safety in possessions.

11. Act as Bridge Strike Examiner to permit the movement of trains at normal speed over and under bridges following a bridge strike.

12. Undertake on-call duties.

**Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications**:

Essential
- Experience of undertaking structural examinations, recording defects and reporting on the findings for a selection of structure types which may include viaducts, bridges (over, under and foot), subways, retaining walls, culverts and buildings.
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent technical report writing skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable
- Knowledge of the railway industry.
- STE4 and STE5 competencies.
- RPOS/TS competency.
- Bridge strike examiner competency.
- HNC in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline.
- Experience in BCMI.
- Confined spaces competency.

**Salary**: £35,700**Drugs and Alcohol Standard**: