Full time, permanent
Nottingham HQ
Hybrid remote working

The deadline for applications is 31/01/2025

Job purpose

The Examinations Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day delivery and support of projects on the railway infrastructure within the structural examinations function at Bridgeway.

This is a client facing role which includes project management, planning and acting as a technical advisor. The Project Manager shall provide technical and delivery guidance and motivation to delivery staff and clients.

The successful candidate will show a flexible attitude to work, a willingness to take on new challenges, and have a background in working around rail assets and structures, ideally with an experience in specialist access techniques.

Duties

• Project management of rail logistics, examination and inspection projects, reporting of assigned work, and providing support to the wider management team.
• Technical checking & assurance of project deliverables.
• Liaison with subcontractors and suppliers
• Responsible for ensuring that project work is carried out in accordance with agreed technical and quality standards.
• Management of budget and reporting on commercial performance
• Responsible for the health, safety & welfare of delegated staff assigned to their projects.
• Ensure that staff are briefed on technical aspects, safe systems of work and deliverables.
• To understand all the overall requirements of compliance with BCL policy.

Essential qualifications or experience

• A full, clean driving licence
• Rail safety critical qualifications such as PTS
• STE4 Qualification or equivalent
• Previous examination project management experience
• Experience working as a Safe Work Planner

Nottingham
Full time, permanent

The deadline for applications is 31/01/2025

About our Site & Ground Investigation services

Our Site & Ground Investigation function at Bridgeway is a critical process in our civil engineering and railway projects, focusing on assessing the subsurface conditions of a proposed construction site. This information is essential for designing safe, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure.

Key aspects of our Site & Ground Investigation services focus on Desk Studies, Site Surveys, Soil & Rock Sampling, Geotechnical Testing, Groundwater Analysis and Geophysical Surveys.

This process is integral to the success of our railway and civil engineering projects, providing the foundation (literally and figuratively) for safe and reliable infrastructure.

Job Purpose

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 Engineer/Technical Manager.

The role as you develop will include basic project management duties as defined by the Principal Project Manager

Job 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 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 this is a primarily 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 its 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

Predominently working Saturday nights at the weekend!
Overtime available for mid-week shifts!
Contract is zero-hour - great for those looking to pick up additional work at the weekend of in the week!

The deadline for applications is 21/02/2025

Job Purpose

When engineering maintenance is required on a section of track, a possession is taken to close the line to normal traffic providing protection for the workers.

As a Possession Support worker, you will carry out duties under direction to assist the safe and efficient delivery of access to the railway infrastructure for engineering maintenance. You will use the necessary equipment and comply with the plans provided for delivering the safe access arrangements.

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

Duties

- To assist in Implementing arrangements
- Support 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
- Right to work in the UK

Essential qualifications

- Hold a full UK Driving Licence

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Funded Skills Bootcamp Training

For this role, you will be required to attend our 11-day training programme.

Skills Bootcamp courses run monthly. Please consider your flexibility before applying.

The competencies you will achieve are:

- Manual Handling
- Full First Aid at Work
- Personal Track Safety (PTS)
- Possession Support (PS)
- Individual Working Alone (IWA)
- Working Near/Adjacent to DC Conductor Rails (DCCR)

More information on training will be provided.

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!

RTAS0184

Full time, permanent or part time
Nationwide

We are looking for staff based anywhere in the UK to undertake this role. Occasional travel to our HQ in Nottingham will be required.

The deadline for applications is 31/01/2025

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 can be based anywhere in the UK and 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.

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
• 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, considering 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.

We offer competitive salaries, vehicle options, company pension and life assurance schemes, alongside the opportunity to work in a dynamic and ambitious company.

Bridgeway Consulting is staffed by highly qualified experienced rail engineers and since 1995, has become an industry leader in what is one of the UK's most safety conscious and strictly regulated industries. Bridgeway Consulting offers a full engineering consultancy service covering all aspects of railway infrastructure including Geomatics, Site and Ground Investigations, Civil Engineering Consultancy & Permanent Way Projects, Rail Training and Competence, Assurance and Compliance, Track Access & Isolations and Cable Theft Security.

The deadline for applications is 31/01/2025

Home-based (Regional Projects)

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare Task Briefing Sheet and review applicability of it upon arrival at the structure to be examined.
• Ensure pre-prepared SSOW is fit for purpose prior to the examination.
• Carry out the examination in accordance with the company standards and promote safe working practices and leading by example.
• Take accurate photographs for inclusion in the report.
• Inform the Project management team of the status of each examination upon completion
• Prepare reports in accordance with the relevant format for the particular contract for each examination.
• Assist Management in the preparation of asset inspection tenders and quotations

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a full UK (manual gearbox) driving licence.
• STE4
• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• IRATA – Rope Access
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in examination, inspection and report writing
• IT Literate

In return you will be part of:

• A dynamic and ambitious company with year on year growth, our culture empowers people to achieve and develop within the team
• Adoptive of flexible and remote working and fully supportive of our workforce
• We provide our Employee Assistance Programme with Health and Wellbeing Support
• We know our people are our most important asset and so investment in your training and development is an essential part of what we do

Nationwide
Fully Remote, occasional travel to Nottingham HQ

The deadline for applications is 31/01/2025

Job Purpose

You will work closely with the ER-EC and wider BCL Examination team to deliver technical aspects of the works within our examinations engineering services. The STE6 Engineer will provide additional technical support to other areas of the wider BCL Engineering team as and when required.

Key Accountabilities

• Undertaking lead STE6 duties, but also developing aspiring STE6s.
• Planning and preparation of own site works
• Production of own STE6 tunnel examination reports including TCMI
• Ensuring consistency across the board in terms of technical delivery.
• Monitor and implement relevant industry standards in relation to tunnel examination activities.
• Enforcement of robust site, office and checking procedures for timely and efficient production of condition reports.
• Working with the wider BCL and NR teams to introduce innovation into the Examination process.
• Undertake Safety Critical duties in line with competencies held and certification gained.
• Undertake other duties in accordance with the requirements of the Company.
• Quality management of remote report writing functions.

Key requirements and qualifications

• PTS competency
• STE6 competency

Examinations
Nottingham, North London or East Anglia
Competetive Salary
Full time, Permanent

The deadline for applications is 31/01/2025

About Bridgeway:

Since 1995, we have been a leading consulting and contracting company specializing in various aspects of civil engineering and asset management across the UK.

We offer a range of services, including Geomatics, Site/Ground Investigation, Infrastructure Services, Learning & Development, Possession Management and Isolation Services.

Our core vision is to Exceed Expectations Everywhere Safely, Socially & Sustainably.

About our Examinations Services:

Our Examinations function at Bridgeway refer to the inspection, assessment, and evaluation of infrastructure to ensure its safety, functionality, and compliance with regulations. These activities are critical for identifying potential issues before they escalate into major problems, thereby maintaining the reliability and longevity of assets.

Within our Examinations services, we focus on Visual Inspections, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Load Testing, Ground and Environmental Examinations.

We inspect Bridges and Viaducts, Tunnels, Track and Sleepers, Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), Retaining Walls and Embankments.

Examinations are a cornerstone of infrastructure management, ensuring that civil engineering and railway assets remain safe, functional, and reliable over their operational life.

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:

• Previous rail or Civil Engineering knowledge or experience