Engineering Project Manager - Bridge Surveyor

Position: Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection)
Job ID: 3494/2
Location: [Insert location]
Rate/Salary: £40,000
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection)

Typically, this person will plan, manage, and deliver bridge survey and inspection projects from initial instruction to completion, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and health & safety regulations. They will oversee technical documentation, site operations, and supervise teams and subcontractors during surveys and inspections.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection):

Project Planning & Coordination

• Plan, prepare, and manage bridge survey and inspection activities from initial instruction through to delivery.

• Review client specifications, railway standards (e.g., STE7), and relevant technical documentation to ensure full understanding of scope.

• Develop work packs including survey briefs, inspection schedules, and resource plans.

• Provide technical input into pricing, bid preparation, and programme development.

Technical Documentation & Reporting

• Produce accurate Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) tailored to bridge structures, access methods, and traffic/railway constraints.

• Compile detailed technical reports including defect descriptions, condition ratings, measurements, and photographic evidence.

• Prepare CAD drawings, structural sketches, survey plans, and digital models to support engineering assessments.

• Ensure documentation meets client requirements, industry standards, and internal quality procedures.

Administrative & Compliance Duties

• Maintain accurate project records, inspection logs, and asset data in line with rail and highway asset management systems.

• Support quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and railway/highway standards.

• Coordinate with planners, rail possession teams, and highway authorities to secure permits, track access, and traffic management arrangements.

Site-Based Responsibilities

Bridge Survey & Inspection Activities

• Carry out general, principal, special, underwater, and confined space bridge inspections.

• Collect, record, and interpret survey data, including structural measurements, GPS/topographic data, underwater/bathymetric data, defect mapping, and photographic/video evidence.

• Ensure all data is collected to required precision, accuracy, and client specifications.

Rail & Highway Operational Responsibilities

• Work safely within rail possessions, line blockages, and under traffic management systems.

• Coordinate with Controller of Site Safety (COSS), Lookouts, and Traffic Safety Control Officers (TSCOs).

• Ensure plant, equipment, and access/egress routes are set up safely and in line with standards.

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Act as Site/Job Supervisor when required, leading small teams during inspections and surveys.

• Oversee and mentor junior surveyors/inspectors, ensuring safe and effective work practices.

• Manage subcontractors and specialist teams including diving units, rope access technicians, and confined space specialists.

Specialist Operations (as qualified)

• Undertake confined space entry and supervision for culverts, tunnels, and substructure chambers.

• Conduct underwater bridge inspections and diving operations in accordance with HSE Inshore regulations.

• Perform swift-water and flood-risk operations for scour assessments and emergency inspections.

• Operate in complex or hazardous environments including high-level structures, tidal areas, and remote locations.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate, high-quality bridge inspection reports, CAD drawings, and survey outputs delivered on time.

• Compliant execution of rail and highway works, including possession/traffic management adherence and safe system of work deployment.

• Effective communication with clients, asset owners, and project stakeholders.

• Consistent delivery in line with internal quality systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and requirements for the Engineering Project Manager – Bridge Surveyor (Survey & Inspection):

• Proven experience in bridge survey, inspection, and engineering project management.

• Competence in rail and highway operational safety, traffic management, and possession coordination.

• Experience producing technical reports, CAD drawings, and survey documentation.

• Relevant qualifications in civil/structural engineering, surveying, or equivalent.

• Confined space and underwater inspection certifications (desirable).

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.