Overview of project/role

London Underground is one of the world’s most famous metro systems and is responsible for more than 3.5 million passenger journeys a day. It has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 270 stations. During peak hours, more than 500 trains are in operation.

We have great opportunities for Civil Structural Inspectors to be responsible for the delivery of field inspections of various assets within the TfL infrastructure. You will develop an understanding of the routine maintenance of civil structures and contribute towards appraisal of suggested remedial works where required. Working within the safety and environmental guidelines you will ensure QUENSH is complied with and LUL meets its legal and contractual responsibilities on behalf of TfL.

Key Accountabilities:

•    The Inspectors work will follow the safety and environmental guidelines to ensure compliance with QUENSH and that TfL meets its legal and contractual responsibilities.

•    The works includes (but is not limited to); desk studies, site works planning, inspections, and final preparation of technical reports.

•    All activities shall be undertaken in accordance with relevant statutory Codes, Regulations, Standards, Guidance and Procedures as set out by London Underground and other parts of TfL where necessary.

•    Plan and manage their work time and inspection allocations in a timely and efficient manner

•    Progress understanding of civil assets in respect of deterioration rates and materials behaviours, such as commonly seen defects in Metalwork, Concrete, Masonry and Timber as well as a broad understanding of the impacts of these behaviours on the Civils structure performing its required duty.

•    Provide support and assistance to trainee/Junior inspectors, share knowledge and experience with them.

•    Cooperate with other team members and/or departments where appropriate to achieve overall departmental programme requirements and/or organisational efficiencies.

•    Carry out other various tasks from time to time as required by line management to achieve departmental and TFL requirements

•    Where required, identify general safety issues and/or concerns and report to Shift Manager and/or other Maintenance Departments and/or appropriate LUL staff using the appropriate reporting procedure

•    Ensure that work planned and delivered by external resources meets required safety and quality standards

•    Will be required take own protection within shift hours to allow programme to be delivered efficiently and emergencies to be attended to as quickly as possible.

 
Skills, Knowledge & Experience

All the below are desirable unless stated essential

Skills

•    Have a valid UK driving License

•    Able to work well within a Team Environment

•    Possess good IT skills including all Microsoft Suite

•    Good report writing skills

•    The ability to plan and support delivery of several inspections simultaneously.

•    Problem Solving and strategic thinking, ability to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment, managing conflicting priorities.

•    Good interpersonal, numerical, and written skills with an understanding of information technology.

•    Excellent organisational and planning.

•    Facilitation and presentation skills

•    Ability to work independently with limited guidance and swift understanding of complex issues and tasks.

Knowledge

Formal qualification(s):

•    HNC/HND/BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering (Or equivalent or Working towards).

Formal training:

•    Attain a Certificate of Competence (CMS) to allow inspection of civil assets or be working towards such a qualification

•    Appropriate health and safety training certificates (IOSH)

•    Hold a safety Critical License/Licences relevant to Civil assets, together with the appropriate Competence Certificate or be working towards such a qualification

•    LU and other training required, including but not limited to:

•    Confined space, LU-IWA, PWT-EH, PWT-TH, sub-station awareness, L&E Operator

•    Other necessary training as deemed by business demands/requirements.

Experience

•    Relevant and adequate experience in the inspection of underground structures or equivalent Civils’ type structures

•    Knowledge and experience of the rail industry or similar safety critical industry and associated rules and regulations essential.

•    Comfortable working in confined spaces

Additional Information  

•    There will a requirement to work day/night and weekend shifts as and when business requirements may demand

•    This is a safety critical role; therefore, occupational health clearance is required.