Structures Inspection Team Leader

Connect Plus Services, and Atkins joint venture looking after the maintenance and upkeep of the M25 are looking for a Structures inspector Team Leader to join the team.

As a Structures Inspector Team Leader you will assist the Structures Manager and Strategic Structures Manager with the management of the structures asset inventory in order to meet contractual requirements. The role focuses primarily on the management, programming, planning and coordination of Structures Inspections in line with the DBFO contract and Highways Agency’s Service Level Agreement. The role will also require the review / authorisation of inspections, update of deterioration models and performance dashboards, and the prioritisation of defects in the Asset Management Forward Plan. Managing resources (in-house and subcontract) and liaising with third party stakeholders will also be required. Dealing with emergency works and co-ordinating routine maintenance activities.

• Managing the inspection regime for Specified Structures and Strategic Structures;

• Programme, plan and coordinate the delivery of structures inspections; 

• Review and authorise inspection work;

• Update of deterioration models, performance dashboards and the Asset Management Forward Plan;

• Provide support in the development of Asset Management Systems;

• Develop and implement a risk based strategy for inspection work;

• The role may require undertaking inspection work as and when required to assist in the delivery of

• the inspection programme;

• Develop and coach junior staff to undertake structures inspection work;

• Undertake tasks in accordance with the current legislation for highway structures and Health & Safety requirements;

• Ensure inspector training is undertaken with updates of any unusual defects found;  

• Identify essential routine maintenance requirements for individual structures;

• Liaise with the CPS operations team to ensure consistency in routine maintenance regimes;

• Attendance at call-outs for the management of emergency incidents involving structure assets;

• Review risk assessments and method statements for site activities undertaken by contractors or sub

• contractors;

• Carry out other duties commensurate with the role. 

• Live the Connect Plus Services Values

• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

• Support the delivery of the business’ Sustainability activities 

• Degree or Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Civil or Structural Engineering with extensive experience in the inspection and maintenance of Highway Structures. 

• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status. Candidate 

• Have a good understanding of Health & Safety

• Hold a valid CSCS card. 

• Good IT and presentation skills. 

If you would like any more information regarding this position please contact chloe.duplock@connectplusm25.co.uk