Job Description

Typical work could include:
+ Preparatory work in advance of bridge inspection including health and safety considerations
+ Inspecting bridges during rail possessions, taking notes and photographs
+ Producing inspection reports
+ Undertake calculations and modelling of the bridges using information from historic drawings and notes from inspections
+ Producing calculation reports
+ It is anticipated that you would wish to progress to Chartered Membership of a recognised Professional Institution and AECOM offers a training scheme to support you with this professional goal
Minimum Requirements
+ Have a genuine interest in transportation structures and have good technical skills and communication skills
+ Experience in inspecting highway and railway structures and identification of safety-related defects
+ Your technical background will allow you to contribute towards the maintenance of steel, reinforced concrete, and pre-stressed concrete transportation structures
+ A commitment to comply with Health and Safety at Work and meeting the needs of our Clients
+ Familiar with the Highways Agency’s Guidance - Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
+ Familiar with inspection practices and Bridge Condition Indicator forms (including the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures) and be able to compile electronic inspection reports
+ A good understanding of the basic mechanisms of structural deterioration and structure components
+ You will have a sound understanding of the mechanism of structural failure and deterioration, and be able to judge when urgent measures or interim controls are necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ You will have a good degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and will be a Chartered Engineer or will be working toward Chartered status Experience of inspecting rail structures would be advantageous but is not essential as training would be given in this area if necessary