Ground Control
Examiner - STE4
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Location: Wales
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
We're looking for an experienced Structural Examiner to carry out detailed examinations of rail structures across the network. You'll assess structural condition, identify defects and deterioration, and produce accurate reports that help keep the railway, passengers, and workforce safe. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong rail and structural examination experience who takes pride in technical accuracy and safe working.
What you’ll do:
- Carry out structural examinations in line with Network Rail and Ground Control standards.
- Assess structures for defects, damage, deterioration, and other safety concerns.
- Record findings through detailed notes, sketches, photographs, and digital systems.
- Produce clear and accurate examination reports.
- Identify and escalate serious or potentially dangerous defects.
- Plan site access, resources, equipment, and examination activities.
- Work with operational and enabling teams to support safe site delivery.
- Undertake work at height, rope access, confined space, or over-water examinations where qualified.
- Support improvements to examination methods, reporting, and digital processes.
What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Employee benefits and discounts.
- The opportunity to work on a variety of rail structures and infrastructure projects.
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What we’re looking for:
- Experience in rail, civil engineering, or structural examination.
- Strong knowledge of structural defects, deterioration, and condition assessment.
- Good understanding of railway operations, access, and safe systems of work.
- Experience producing technical reports using photographs, sketches, and site records.
- Strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- PTS (Personal Track Safety).
- STE4 Structures Examination competence.
- IRATA Level 1 or Level 3.
- Working at Height medical.
- First Aid certificate.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- COSS or IWA.
- PASMA, IPAF, or LOLER awareness.
- NRSWA Supervisor or CSCS Supervisor Card.
- IOSH or SMSTS.
- Confined Spaces, water, or environmental qualifications.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience.
- Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future.
- Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work.
- Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support.
- Life insurance – providing added peace of mind.
- Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing.
- Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
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At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.
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