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Job title:Civils Structural Inspector
Grade/hay score: Q3
Contract: Permanent
Days / Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) or Sunday to Thursday (Nights)
Salary: From £56,294
Location: Griffith House – Edgware Road W2
Overview of project/role
The Civils Structural Inspector will responsible to the Civils Inspection Manager, for delivery of field inspections of various assets within the TfL infrastructure. He/she will develop an understanding of the routine maintenance of civil structures and contribute towards appraisal of suggested remedial works where required. Work within the safety and environmental guidelines to ensure that QUENSH is complied with and that LUL meets its legal and contractual responsibilities on behalf of TfL
Key Accountabilities
- The Inspectors work will follow the safety and environmental guidelines to ensure compliance with QUENSH and that TfL meets its legal and contractual responsibilities.
- The works include (but are not limited to); desk studies, site works planning, inspections and final preparation of technical reports.
- All activities shall be undertaken in accordance with relevant statutory Codes, Regulations, Standards, Guidance and Procedures as set out by London Underground and other parts of TfL where necessary.
- Plan and manage their work time and inspection allocations in an timely and efficient manner
- Progress understanding of civil assets in respect of deterioration rates and materials behaviours, such as commonly seen defects in Metalwork, Concrete, Masonry and Timber as well as a broad understanding of the impacts of these behaviours on the Civils structure performing its required duty.
- Provide support and assistance to trainee/Junior inspectors, share knowledge and experience with them.
- Cooperate with other team members and/or departments where appropriate to achieve overall departmental programme requirements and/or organisational efficiencies.
- Carry out other various tasks from time to time as required by line management to achieve departmental and TFL requirements
- Where required, identify general safety issues and/or concerns and report to Shift and/or other Maintenance Departments and/or appropriate LUL staff using the appropriate reporting procedure
- Ensure that work planned and delivered by external resources meets required safety and quality standards
- Will be required take own protection within shift hours to allow programme to be delivered efficiently and emergencies to be attended to as quickly as possible.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge:
- HNC/HND/BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering (Or equivalent or Working towards).
- Attain a Certificate of Competence (CMS) to allow inspection of civil assets or be working towards such a qualification
- Appropriate health and safety training certificates (IOSH)
- Hold a safety Critical License/Licences relevant to Civil assets, together with the appropriate Competence Certificate or be working towards such a qualification
- LU and other training required, including but not limited to:
- Confined space, LU-IWA, PWT-EH, PWT-TH, sub-station awareness, L&E Operator
- Other necessary training as deemed by business demands/requirements.
Skills:
- Have a valid UK driving License
- Able to work well within a Team Environment
- Possess good IT skills including all Microsoft Suite
- Good report writing skills
- The ability to plan and support delivery of a number of inspections simultaneously.
- Problem Solving and strategic thinking, ability to work to tight deadlines in a high pressure environment, managing conflicting priorities.
- Good interpersonal, numerical and written skills with an understanding of information technology.
- Excellent organisational and planning.
- Facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance and swift understanding of complex issues and tasks.
Experience:
- Relevant and adequate experience in the inspection of underground structures or equivalent Civils type structures
- Knowledge and experience of the rail industry or similar safety critical industry and associated rules and regulations essential.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application Process:
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th March 2024 at 23:59 hours
NPL Applications:
Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply.
NPL members of staff arenot eligible to apply to secondment opportunities
Special Requirements:
- Be available for day/night shifts and weekend shifts as and when business requirements may demand this.
- This is a SAFETY CRITICAL role, and you will be required to pass a medical
Benefits
- In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
- 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
