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STE4 - Examiner
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STE4 - Examiner
Location: Eastern
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 structures across the rail infrastructure.
You'll assess structural condition, identify defects and deterioration, and produce accurate reports using photographs, sketches, and digital records. Working to Ground Control procedures and Network Rail standards, you'll play an important role in supporting the safe management of critical rail assets.
What you'll do
- Carry out structural examinations in line with Ground Control and Network Rail standards.
- Assess structural condition and identify defects, damage, movement, and deterioration.
- Record findings using notes, measurements, photographs, sketches, and digital systems.
- Produce clear and accurate examination reports.
- Identify and escalate serious or potentially dangerous defects.
- Plan examination activities, including access, equipment, and resources.
- Work with Enabling Works and site teams to support safe delivery.
- Undertake work at height, rope access, confined spaces, or over water where trained and authorized.
- Support improvements to examination methods, reporting, and digital processes.
- Work effectively with operational teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Provide mentoring and support to developing STE personnel.
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What you'll get
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work across a variety of rail structures.
- Specialist structural examination experience.
- Training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Employee benefits and discounts.
What we're looking for
- Experience in rail, civil engineering, or structural examination.
- Knowledge of structural defects, deterioration, and condition assessment.
- Understanding of railway operations, track safety, and access planning.
- Knowledge of NR/L3/CIV/006 and NR/L2/CIV/1000.
- Strong reporting, observation, and analytical skills.
- Confident using digital reporting systems.
- Strong communication and teamwork.
- Full UK driving licence.
Essential:
- PTS
- STE4 Structures Examination competence
- IRATA Level 1 or Level 3
- Working at Height medical
- First Aid
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- COSS/IWA, PASMA, IPAF, LOLER, NRSWA Supervisor, CSCS Supervisor, IOSH/SMSTS, OS19/OS21, water/boat handling, environmental, and confined space 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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Equal Opportunities Statement
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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