Do you love buildings and want to see them, both inside and out? Then look no further. At Structural Investigation Services we delve into British structures. Whether historical structures of note, iconic structures of import or modern HQs for global giants we get to see parts of these buildings that you have only ever wondered about.

At Structural Investigation Services we take a view that a positive can-do attitude is the most important characteristic attitude that any candidate can bring to the table. If you have these and are willing to learn then we are the place for you.

Benefits:

• Excellent career development opportunities
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Overtime rates
• Annual leave-25 days, increasing to 30 days with Service, (plus bank holidays)
• Group Personal Accident Cover
• Health Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness and Death Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme

Location:
The location for this role will be either based in the Ilkeston office although nationwide works will be required. You are to report to your line manager situated in Ilkeston office. You will also be required to work nights, some weekends and to work away from home as per the business needs of the company.

Reports to:
Operations Managing Director

Main Objectives:
Working within the inspection team in this permanent senior role, you will mainly be required to liaise with clients, suppliers and 3rd parties on all business and project matters, carry out, supervise and manage work packages of structural inspections, investigations and testing works including desk top studies and reporting. A Project Manager will also be responsible for all aspects of project management, compiling site H&S files/RAMS, dealing with booking traffic management, arranging plant and other equipment, allocating resource including personnel, plant and equipment, liaising with clients, suppliers and 3rd parties and also staff mentoring and training staff members to name but some of the senior level duties. A Project Manager will actively promote innovation within the business as well as the business services and disciplines.

As part of the above duties, the Project Manager will be required to walk/climb structural embankments, sometimes steep, climb over boundary/protective fences etc in order to access all areas of a structure. Scaffold towers and generators etc (25kg Max weight) are also required to be carried from vehicles to desired locations suitable to undertake works. The large proportion of works are undertaken on carriage and motorways within temporary lane closures via a Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP). Working within close proximity to fast moving traffic and up to a height of approx. 32m vertically but may be higher. Confined space Inspections (Low & medium risk) of culverts and drainage wells are also regularly undertaken by all staff.

Due to the above tasks associated with the role, a healthy level of physical and mental fitness is required from all level of staff.

Key Accountabilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:-

• Organising and managing inspection, investigation or testing team/s
• Liaising closely with clients, subcontractors and 3rd parties in a professional manner
• Pro-actively promoting the business through client, product and service development
• Carrying out data analysis / desktop studies prior to all site works, including reviewing previous reports and drawings
• Ensuring preparation and completion of site Health & Safety files and Risk Assessment / Method Statement packs / Work Permits
• Organising specialist access / plant and equipment for all allocated projects
• Project programming and resourcing
• Being the main point of contact for the project client and all associated subcontractors whilst on site
• Delivering inductions, site briefings and tool box talks
• Recording project progress and provide accurate reporting figures
• Leading by example and ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to, such as carrying out pre and post use vehicle/plant checks and completing Initial Site Checklist forms and MEWP Checklist forms
• Carrying out Principal, General and Special Inspections in accordance with CS450
• Writing reports using several methods, including via various systems, on BCI forms and using traditional ‘hand written’ format
• Checking and authorising reports written by others to ensure quality is consistently maintained and submitting reports to clients
• Training junior members of staff in relation to site work techniques and report interpretation/writing
• Producing, implementing and delivering company division 10-point plans for future development and growth
• Driving efficiencies, innovation and collaboration within the business, with clients and suppliers/contractors
• Overseeing and arranging cost management, expenditure and project applications and invoicing

A Project Manager will also have vast experience in inspecting and/or testing a wide range of structural types and will also have excellent knowledge in the preparation of examination reports and be able to provide them in typed format in addition to utilising various on-line reporting formats. They must also have sufficient structural knowledge in order for them to check, amend and authorise structural reports.

The above duties are not exhaustive and a Project Manager may be required to undertake duties in addition to the above to ensure the company’s overall requirements are met.

Person Specification:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hard working and reliable
• Self-motivated and able to show initiative
• Confident and professional
• Well organised
• Possesses good team working skills
• Has a strong desire to learn and develop as a Structural Engineer and to mentor those around them
• Is able to motivate other members of the team
• Is able to lead teams of staff and control works on site and in the office
• Is enthusiastic about assisting and training other members of staff

Desirable Requirements:

Required

• Full UK Driving Licence
• CSCS (Green – Labourer as a minimum)
• SSSTS / SMSTS
• IPAF
• Confined Space Training
• PASMA
• LANTRA BICS Inspector or STE Certification Inspection side only
• Strong Knowledge of NDT techniques and interpretation of Data
• Experience in running detailed projects and programmes
• Experience in dealing with clients, suppliers and 3rd parties
• Experience in training and mentoring staff
• Knowledge of job cost management, expenditure and margins
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• ICORR Paint Level 2 & MPI Knowledge & Certification
• LANTRA BICS Senior Inspector Certification Desirable (Working towards)
• Civil Engineering qualification (i.e. ONC or HNC/D)
• PTS qualified with valid medical (Training provided)
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts

Join us at SIS Group and shape the future of structural engineering! Apply now for an enriching career that goes beyond boundaries.