Full time, Permanent
Nottingham head office, working from home 2-3 days per week
Competitive salary

The deadline for applications is 29/12/2023

Job purpose

You will provide management and delivery for Survey and Monitoring contracts on behalf of Network Rail, TFL, contractors and design teams.

You will work to develop the Bridgeway Geomatics team, utilising both internal and subcontract resource and work closely with Project Managers and the Planning team to ensure that an achievable programme is produced and met.

Job duties

• Management and development of Engineering Surveyors. Graduates, and Technicians within the team.
• Ensure that all works are undertaken in line with Bridgeway Safety protocols and the Network Rail Life Saving Rules.
• Programme and plan resource against contracted works, maintaining links with the team and adapting to change.
• Monitoring of staff welfare and development
• Ensure that deliverables are produced in line with technical requirements and in an efficient manner, tracking production of deliverables against planned.
• Undertake short notice changes to planned works, ensuring resource is in place and teams are fully briefed.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with the client, internal teams, subcontractors and your direct reports

Essential skills & requirements

• You will be an experienced Resource or People Manager, or aspiring Manager working within a comparable field.
• You will have experience of people management, motivation and leadership, as well as strong and approachable communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in managing and rostering diverse, multi-disciplinary groups of people.

Desirable (but not essential)

• An understanding of the constraints of working in the rail environment, and background in Civil Engineering activities.

Full time, Permanent
Nottingham, East Midlands
Competitive Salary

The deadline for applications is 29/12/2023

Job purpose

To provide advice to the management team regarding Roped Access Techniques and applying that knowledge to a site environment. You will be leading teams on site and mentoring IRATA Level 1 Examiners and will be part of the Infrastructure Services team working alongside experienced Structures Examiners to gain an understanding and experience of bridges and other railway infrastructure;

The overall aim of the role is to become a proficient Roped Access Structures Examiner with the ability to work alone as a qualified STE04 after a period of in house training and mentoring. There will be further opportunities to train in other specialist access techniques, including Confined Spaces and IPAF.

Duties

• Carry out Structural examinations in accordance with company and industry standards
• Clear communication and production of reports
• Carry out roped access supervisory duties on site
• Assist the management team in defining the most appropriate access techniques for certain projects
• To work in a professional and safe manner, especially in a live working railway environment

What We Offer:

• A full training programme to develop the successful candidate to the role of Examiner
• Industry recognised technical qualifications
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities with mentorship
• Specialist access training, including PASMA, MEWP, and confined space
• Technical training including report writing and CAD
• Railway specific safety critical training

Essential skills & requirements

• A good level of physical fitness
• Over 18 years old
• IRATA Level 3 Roped Access qualification
• A desire to learn and be open to training and mentorship
• The ability to work flexibly, including nights and weekends
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Computer literacy
• Willingness to travel and work across the UK
• Current valid driving license

Full time, part time and zero hour contracts available!
21000-23000 per annum, 35 hour week contract
Overtime available

The deadline for applications is 29/12/2023

Job Purpose

The possession support worker will carry out duties under the direction of the PICOP (person in charge of possession) or relevant supervisor. You will aid in the safe delivery of access to the railway infrastructure by having available the necessary equipment and complying with the plans provided for delivering the access arrangements.

When a section of track is required for maintenance, possession of the line is taken under control of the PICOP to provide protection for the workers. You will play a vital part in this process.

Please note the majority of work will be during the night and you will be working alone.

Duties

• To assist the Person in Charge in of the Possession (PICOP) in Implementing arrangements
• Support the relevant person with the movement of Engineering Trains
• Comply with all relevant legislation and railway rules
• Clearly communicate with the relevant individuals
• Follow industry and company reporting procedures
• Accurately complete the relevant documentation

Essential skills & requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Confident working alone
• Willingness to learn and develop with a drive to progress within the organisation

Essential qualifications

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence

Desirable (but not essential)
*** Full training will be provided if you do not have any of the below

• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• IWA (Individual Working Alone)
• Possession Support
• Manual Handling
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Some understanding of the railway industry

This is a great way to get into working on the rail and we offer excellent career progression to those who put in the work!

Full Time, Permanent
On-site
Competitive Salary

The deadline for applications is 29/12/2023

Job purpose

The Senior Site Investigation Engineer is responsible alongside with the Principal Engineer for the delivery of all technical outputs from our Site Investigation Team. You will be the first line check for all outputs created by Graduates and Technicians and will be expected to mentor these grades in their development of both site works and deliverables.

Duties

• Liaising with clients to develop a scope of work
• Commercial management of contracts
• Manage subcontractors
• Checking of all logs, drawings and reports
• Mentoring and training of junior staff
• Supervising and managing complex site investigations

Essential skills & requirements

• 4+ years experience in Site Investigation/Geotechnics (4 at engineer level and 6 at Senior Engineer level)
• Relevant Degree in Civil Engineering’s/Geology/Earth Sciences or HND with 10 years’ experience
• Proficient in the use of geotechnical logging software (Holmebase or gINT)
• Strong knowledge of BS5930+A2 technical standards
• Technically strong on factual reporting and log checking
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to take initiative
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable (but not essential)

• Ability to undertake loading calculations for ground bearing capacity
• Some rail experience
• Tendering experience
• Chartered Geologist or ICE

Full Time, Permanent
On-site
Competitive Salary

The deadline for applications is 15/12/2023

Job purpose

There is an exciting opportunity which in our site investigations team for gradute looking to start an exciting career in the rail industry. As the graduate site investigation engineer you will be responsible for the accurate gathering of site information to facilitate Structural and Ground Investigation technical reports to be written as part of the SI/GI Team. The role reports ultimately to the Principal Project Manager SI/GI but day to day to the relevant Project Manager in charge of the assigned project. The role as you develop will include basic project management duties as defined by the Principal Project Manager.

Duties

• Site duties associated with the physical sampling and testing of Geotechnical sub-strata in a variety of environments including Rail, Highways and open land.
• Site duties associated with the physical sampling of steel, concrete, stone for structural investigation in a variety of environments including Rail, Highways and open land.
• Collation of accurate and concise site notes required in the production of technical reports and interpretive documents.
• Production of factual ground/structural investigation reports as defined by PM.
• Attendance at team, safety and technical briefings in accordance with the requirements of the business.
• Technical input to projects as/when required.
• Undertake railway safety critical duties for which you hold competence certification.
• Comply with training and other requirements of your Safety Responsibility Statement.
• Undertake other duties in accordance with the requirements of the company.

Essential skills & requirements

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc in either Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, or Physical Geography
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Ability to learn and take on new skills
• Be able to pass a Personal Track Safety (PTS) Medical, D&A, and Training
• Flexible approach to work

Please note that this is primarily a site based role and as part of the role, you will be expected to work nights and weekends and lodge away when required.

At Bridgeway, we believe we have always had a distinctive way of performing which sets us apart from others within our industry. The Site Investigation industry throws it’s challenges in all environments. Bridgeway specialise in conducting these activities in the rail environment. You will be expected to perform to the highest levels often at night and on weekends in difficult conditions. In return, you will be mentored every step of the way and be developed in a unique way with the aim of being able to conduct investigations leading the team from both a technical and safety perspective.

Full time, permanent
On site, Nottingham and or Croydon area
Competitive salary

The deadline for applications is 29/12/2023

Job purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Bridgeway Site Investigation Team as Project Manager. Bridgeway Consulting Limited is a Network Rail Principal Contractor specialising in delivering engineering excellence in the most challenging of timescales and environments. With a reputation for delivery throughout the rail and conventional SI community Bridgeway believes in recruiting and retaining the best possible candidates for the role. Due to organic growth of the business and a very strong advanced order book we are looking to add to our successful SI Team and are currently seeking the right person to fill this critical role.

This role would best suit Senior Assistant/Geotechnical Engineers who are either at Intermediate level and are looking to progress to the next level in their career, or an experienced individual who has aspirations of managing ever more complex investigations.

We are also interested to hear from those at Assistant PM level who we can mentor on to become PM’s. Min requirement for this is as the above with four years experience in site investigation.

Duties

• Managing projects autonomously
• Client liaison
• Manage project costs and project delivery time scales reporting to the departmental Director and AD on P&L
• Offer guidance and mentoring to junior members of staff when required
• Communicate effectively across teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Report into the Associate Director and assume responsibility for works when necessary

Essential skills & requirements

• Hold a relevant degree, ideally within civil engineering or geology/earth sciences or 10 years experience with HNC/HND
• Have at least 6 years previous experience in Site Investigation
• Be able to display experience in the commercial management of projects
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Full time, permanent
Remote, East Midlands
Competitive salary

The deadline for applications is 15/12/2023

Due to significant contract wins and the expansion of our Technical team, we have a number of vacancies for Structures Engineers to work across the Network Rail Eastern and North West & Central Regions. This vital role involves verifying and interpreting examinations and inspections of railway assets including bridges, viaducts and retaining walls, ensuring that they are safe and in good condition for Network Rail’s passengers and freight, and making recommendations for future maintenance activities.

There will be additional opportunities to help to mentor and develop our existing and growing examinations team and shape the way that our activities are carried out in the future.

We are looking for Structures Engineers with a minimum of 4 years’ experience with UK rail assets, or experienced railway infrastructure examiners who are able to transition into the Network Rail STE2 competency within a short duration. Training and assessment will be provided, and the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• STE2 Reviewing Engineer competency, or in a position to gain the competency
• Ideally degree educated with a railway Civil Engineering background or an experienced STE4 Examiner looking for the next step in their career.
• A working knowledge of examination and inspection techniques, production of high-quality reports and identification of defects and remedial actions.
• Familiarisation with Network Rail technical standards.
• The ability to make engineering decisions based on the condition and likely deterioration rate of a given structure, taking into account environmental and causal factors.
• The willingness to be held responsible for their recommendations.
• Evidence of training and mentoring staff in technical aspects of an engineering role.
• Ideally having experience in masonry, metallic, concrete and timber structures.
• Having experience with bridges, retaining walls, culverts, viaducts, and ancillary assets.
• Clear communication and the ability to distil technical information into easily understandable language.

Your working location will be either home based or located in our Nottingham headquarters, with travel across the region to specific sites for mentoring purposes. We offer competitive salaries, vehicle options, company pension and life assurance schemes, alongside the opportunity to work in a dynamic and ambitious company.

We are looking for staff based across the North and Midlands, with particular interest in candidates within commuting distance of Nottingham.

Full Time, Permanent
East Midlands, Nottingham
Competitive Salary

The deadline for applications is 29/12/2023

Please note****
This job role will require working away and includes both day and night shifts. You will also be required to work 2 out of 4 weekends typically Saturday nights. This is an essential part of the work that we do, and we are looking for someone who can commit to a unique and varied shift pattern.

Job purpose

You will be responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of site investigation and ground investigation projects on site as part of a team established by the nominated Project Manager (PM). The role is site based and will involve the collection and collation of all site information to enable a report to be produced. The role will also assist the needs of the business in delivering safety critical duties on railway infrastructure.

Duties

• Delivery of SI/GI works to include but not limited to: Window Sampling, Cable percussive Drilling, Rotary Drilling, Structural Coring, Trial Pitting, and Dynamic Probing. Full training will be provided leading to the award of NVQ L2 in land Drilling Operations once suitably experienced and competent.
• Assist in the delivery of safety critical duties on rail infrastructure once qualified.
• Where called onto a project delivery team, the individual will undertake duties that draw upon their specific skills, experience, and competencies. They will typically report on site to the Site Team Leader and in the office to the Principal Project Manager
• Further project specific duties will be defined by the needs of the project and may include any of the disciplines currently offered within Engineering Services, including but not limited to the following: Structural Examinations, Structural Investigations, Geotechnical investigations, Confined Space Work, Surveying, Diving

Essential qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence
• Ability to learn and take on new skills
• Be able to pass a Personal Track Safety (PTS) Medical, D&A, and Training
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable (but not essential)

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc in either Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, or Physical Geography
• Railway experience
• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations

Full time, Permanent
South Anglia region - Ipswich, Chelmsford, Sudbury
Competitive salary

The deadline for applications is 29/12/2023

Job purpose

Due to significant contract wins and the expansion of our core team, we have a number of vacancies for Trainee Structures Examiners to work across the UK with our current team. This vital role involves examination and inspection of railway assets including bridges, viaducts and retaining walls, ensuring that they are safe and in good condition for Network Rail’s passengers and freight.

We offer a competitive starting salary with extensive overtime opportunities. Salaries are banded, so as successful candidates become competent in specific aspects of their jobs, their earning potential directly increases.

Full training and mentoring will be provided and will include as standard:

• Railway safety critical training to COSS/SWL1 level
• STE4 Structures Examination Technical Qualification
• Confined space, PASMA and IPAF (cherry picker) operator training

Duties

• Carry out Structural examinations in accordance with company and industry standards
• Clear communication and production of reports
• Inform the Project management team of the status of each examination upon completion
• To work in a professional and safe manner, especially in a live working railway environment

Essential skills & requirements

• A proactive and safety conscious approach to work
• An eagerness to work within challenging environments, including confined spaces and working at height
• IT literacy and the ability to write technical reports (ideally with technical drawing skills)
• A good level of fitness and flexibility to work unsociable hours

Essential qualifications

• A full, clean driving licence

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous rail or Civil Engineering knowledge or experience

Full time, permanent
Must be located close to our head office in Nottingham - however you will be working on various sites across the UK
Competitive salary

The deadline for applications is 15/12/2023

Don’t want to be stuck behind a desk? Want to start a new career but not sure what in? How about surveying?

Job purpose

Bridgeway Consulting currently work on large infrastructure projects on the railway and highway networks across the UK and we are looking to expand the Geomatics department. Previous experience in surveying is not required as you would be joining an established, experienced team and would be supported throughout your learning journey with us. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within the team and we encourage everyone who joins to do so. The work is varied, and you’ll be contributing to improving the countries transport connections whilst getting your hands on some of the latest measurement technology and computer software. All we ask is that you’re keen to get stuck in, happy to travel and are prepared to work outdoors!

Duties

• Assist Engineering Surveyor or/and Project Delivery Surveyor with “on-site” survey operating instrument or setting up equipment as directed.
• Use equipment in the correct manner and keep it clean and functional before returning to stores.
• Carry out surveying tasks to the correct level of accuracy.
• Complete site documentation/records for all works in the field.
• Carry out data processing and validation to required specification, submitting to Engineering Surveyor for verification as per deadline.
• Undertake Safety Critical duties in line with competencies held and certification gained.
• Undertake other duties in accordance with the requirements of the company.

Essential skills & requirements

• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively on your own and take initiative.

Essential qualifications

• Must hold a full UK (manual gearbox) driving licence.

Desirable (but not essential)

• A degree in a relevant field such as Geography, Ecology, Civil engineering, Geographic Information Science/GIS.