Earthworks Examiner

We are seeking an experienced Earthworks Examiner to join our team at Network Rail. As an Earthworks Examiner, you will be responsible for examining all earthworks across our route, including cuttings, embankments, earth bunds, and strengthened earthworks. You will also support the examinations of off-track assets, structures, and buildings and report on their condition.

The key accountabilities of this role include:

• Examination of earthwork structures on a risk-based frequency to determine the current condition of the earthworks.
• Visual examination of structures and buildings to determine the current condition of visible and easily accessible elements of the structure.
• Detailed examination of structures and buildings from within touching distance of all elements to identify all signs of deterioration.
• Examination of earthworks or structures in a manner which is systematic and logical for the type of asset and access constraints verifying that no aspects cited in the report proforma are omitted.
• Investigate defects and deterioration in sufficient detail to identify all aspects of the severity and extent of any changed condition or situation.
• 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.
• Appraise the condition of the assets using approved methods, taking account of material type and prevailing conditions.
• Record any aspects not examined accurately and changes in condition, as well as obtaining photographic evidence.
• Prepare technical reports identifying the findings of examinations.
• Complete scoping visits and determine requirements for examinations.
• Act as Responsible Person On Site (RPOS) and/or Task Supervisor (TS) responsible for taking possessions and managing safety in possessions.
• Undertake on-call duties.

This is a permanent position, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the railway industry. If you have experience of undertaking earthworks examinations, recording defects, and reporting on the findings for a selection of geologies and earthwork types, we would like to hear from you.

We are an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, and we will do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work-life balance.

We are also an employer and will try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply, and interview for roles.