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Position: Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection)
Job ID: 3494/2
Location: [Insert location]
Rate/Salary: £40,000
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies.
We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection)
Typically, this person will plan, manage, and deliver bridge survey and inspection projects from initial instruction to completion, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and health & safety regulations.
They will oversee technical documentation, site operations, and supervise teams and subcontractors during surveys and inspections.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection):
Project Planning & Coordination
Plan, prepare, and manage bridge survey and inspection activities from initial instruction through to delivery.
Review client specifications, railway standards (e.g., STE7), and relevant technical documentation to ensure full understanding of scope.
Develop work packs including survey briefs, inspection schedules, and resource plans.
Provide technical input into pricing, bid preparation, and programme development.
Technical Documentation & Reporting
Produce accurate Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) tailored to bridge structures, access methods, and traffic/railway constraints.
Compile detailed technical reports including defect descriptions, condition ratings, measurements, and photographic evidence.
Prepare CAD drawings, structural sketches, survey plans, and digital models to support engineering assessments.
Ensure documentation meets client requirements, industry standards, and internal quality procedures.
Administrative & Compliance Duties
Maintain accurate project records, inspection logs, and asset data in line with rail and highway asset management systems.
Support quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and railway/highway standards.
Coordinate with planners, rail possession teams, and highway authorities to secure permits, track access, and traffic management arrangements.
Site-Based Responsibilities
Bridge Survey & Inspection Activities
Carry out general, principal, special, underwater, and confined space bridge inspections.
Collect, record, and interpret survey data, including structural measurements, GPS/topographic data, underwater/bathymetric data, defect mapping, and photographic/video evidence.
Ensure all data is collected to required precision, accuracy, and client specifications.
Rail & Highway Operational Responsibilities
Work safely within rail possessions, line blockages, and under traffic management systems.
Coordinate with Controller of Site Safety (COSS), Lookouts, and Traffic Safety Control Officers (TSCOs).
Ensure plant, equipment, and access/egress routes are set up safely and in line with standards.
Supervision & Team Leadership
Act as Site/Job Supervisor when required, leading small teams during inspections and surveys.
Oversee and mentor junior surveyors/inspectors, ensuring safe and effective work practices.
Manage subcontractors and specialist teams including diving units, rope access technicians, and confined space specialists.
Specialist Operations (as qualified)
Undertake confined space entry and supervision for culverts, tunnels, and substructure chambers.
Conduct underwater bridge inspections and diving operations in accordance with HSE Inshore regulations.
Perform swift-water and flood-risk operations for scour assessments and emergency inspections.
Operate in complex or hazardous environments including high-level structures, tidal areas, and remote locations.
Key Deliverables
Accurate, high-quality bridge inspection reports, CAD drawings, and survey outputs delivered on time.
Compliant execution of rail and highway works, including possession/traffic management adherence and safe system of work deployment.
Effective communication with clients, asset owners, and project stakeholders.
Consistent delivery in line with internal quality systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and requirements for the Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection):
Proven experience in bridge survey, inspection, and engineering project management.
Competence in rail and highway operational safety, traffic management, and possession coordination.
Experience producing technical reports, CAD drawings, and survey documentation.
Relevant qualifications in civil/structural engineering, surveying, or equivalent.
Confined space and underwater inspection certifications (desirable).
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hull, England
Start: January 2026
Duration: Perm
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £40000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-12-09 16:06:45
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Are you a subject matter expert in Social Housing Asset Management, Construction & Building Safety, Sustainability &/or Carbon Reduction and Energy Efficiency? Do you have the experience necessary to act in a specialist advisor capacity? If so, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as Technical Services Coordinator for a Business Consultancy that provides Procurement, Asset Management & Development Consultancy to social housing customers.
The main purpose of the role is to help facilitate the delivery of procurement projects for new customers and the renewal of key frameworks by providing key technical, specification, tender, and commercial advice to internal stakeholders.
Your day-to-day activities will include supporting internal departments in working to understand changing customer requirements; helping to review and ensure that technical specifications are fit for purpose; supporting the provision of key technical specification advice; developing an internal specification and cost library; helping to develop a core framework specification that will meet future standards and best practice; review and improve existing documentation and standards; helping to ensure specifications meet all relevant legislation standards; ensure pricing models are accurate; keep abreast of all key technical sector updates and developments; and acting as a key member of the team in developing and delivering a professional inhouse technical consultancy service.Will Suit
Well-trodden paths into this career include:
Working in Social Housing as an Asset Officer, Asset Manager, Technical Officer;
Working in Construction/Property Compliance or Building Safety;
Surveyor/Surveying Officer; and/or
Architecture/Architectural Technician.
Must Have
Previous experience within Social Housing Asset Management; Construction, Technical Services & Building Safety; and/or Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Decarbonisation.
Strong technical background, this could cover building systems, construction, building regulations, compliance requirements, and/or quantity surveying.
Experience of complex building specifications and pricing models, with an understanding of market costs, cost models, cost management, value, and contract payment mechanisms.
Excellent report writing skills, and meticulous record keeping.
Nice to Have
An appreciation for Health & Safety, Construction, Design & Management (CDM) regulations.
Experience of technical specification development.
Experience of legal/contractual documentation, construction contracts, and/or, the legal and regulatory framework for housing maintenance.
Knowledge of residential development in the social housing sector.
Project Support/Project Coordination.
Experience of property maintenance, decent homes, and property defects/remediation.
Procurement experience in managing OJEU or Find a Tender compliant projects in Construction or Asset Management.
A relevant Certification or Degree, such as one covering Social Housing, Property, Safety, Construction, RICS, IOSH, CIOB, CIAT or similar.
Office 365 application proficiency including MS Excel.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising and influencing at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to analyse data to reach clear conclusions and write clear evidence-based reports.
You will also be a dedicated team player, reliable, forward thinking and someone who strives for excellence.
This role is home based, with a regular presence required in the office in the West Midlands - therefore a driving license is required for this post and costs will be catered for alongside a car allowance This is an exciting time to join the organisation and an exciting role to heavily influence the quality-of-service provision.
Interview slots are available for suitable candidates, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum + Excellent benefits
Posted: 2025-11-03 17:00:43
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Are you a subject matter expert in Social Housing Asset Management, Construction & Building Safety, Sustainability &/or Carbon Reduction and Energy Efficiency? Do you have the experience necessary to act in a specialist advisor capacity? If so, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as Head of Technical Services for a Business Consultancy that provides Procurement, Asset Management & Development Consultancy to social housing customers.
The main purpose of the role is to help facilitate the delivery of procurement projects for new customers and the renewal of key frameworks by providing key technical, specification, tender, and commercial advice to internal stakeholders.
Your day-to-day activities will include acting as a key conduit between internal departments in working to understand changing customer requirements; ensuring specifications are fit for purpose; providing key technical specification advice; developing an internal specification and cost library; developing a core framework specification that will meet future standards and best practice; review and improve existing documentation and standards; ensure specifications meet all relevant legislation standards; ensure pricing models are accurate; keep abreast of all key technical sector updates and developments; and act as the lad in developing and delivering a professional inhouse technical consultancy service.
You will also be directly supervising a team, including a Technical Manager and Technical Co-ordinators to ensure the teams work aligns with the organisation's goals.Must Have
Previous experience in a strategic delivery capacity within Social Housing Asset Management; Construction, Technical Services & Building Safety; and/or Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Decarbonisation.
Previous line management experience, this includes managing day-to-day tasks, providing coaching and feedback, overseeing performance and development.
Strong technical background covering building systems, construction, building regulations, compliance requirements, and/or quantity surveying.
Experience of complex building specifications and pricing models, with an understanding of market costs, cost models, cost management, value, and contract payment mechanisms.
Experience of property maintenance, decent homes, and property defects/remediation.
Excellent report writing skills, and meticulous record keeping.
Nice to Have
Procurement experience in managing OJEU or Find a Tender compliant projects in Construction or Asset Management.
An appreciation for Health & Safety, Construction, Design & Management (CDM) regulations.
Experience of technical specification development.
Experience of legal/contractual documentation, construction contracts, and/or, the legal and regulatory framework for housing maintenance.
Knowledge of residential development in the social housing sector.
Project Management.
A relevant Certification or Degree, such as one covering Social Housing, Property, Safety, Construction, RICS, IOSH, CIOB, CIAT or similar.
Office 365 application proficiency including MS Excel.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising and influencing at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to analyse data to reach clear conclusions and write clear evidence-based reports.
You will also be a dedicated team player, reliable, forward thinking and someone who strives for excellence.
This role is home based, with a regular presence required in the office in the West Midlands - therefore a driving license is required for this post and costs will be catered for alongside a car allowance.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation and an exciting role to heavily influence the quality-of-service provision.
Interview slots are available for suitable candidates, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-03 16:56:04
