Structural Inspector (Melbourne & Brisbane)

The role of the Structures Inspector is to contribute technical and project delivery skills to Sterling’s projects. The role will have a primary focus on undertaking in-field inspections and investigations of bridges and other structural assets. Typical assets for inspection include Road and Rail bridges constructed of steel, concrete, timber and other materials, as well as related civil transportation asset classes such as culverts, retaining walls, overhead gantries, etc. The level of inspection complexity will vary from Visual / Level 2 Inspections to more complete, Level 3 / Engineering Inspections.

Based out of either our Brisbane or Melbourne office, the inspection activities will be undertaken nation wide, and may require interstate mobilisations for several weeks at a time. Fieldwork is a major component of the role and the Structural Engineer / Structures Inspector may be expected to spend up to 75% of available time mobilised in the field.

The role is a pathway to senior inspection roles as well as more analytical engineering roles within the business and will be supported to develop their career in either or both directions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Planning and preparation for fieldwork (including writing SWMS and liaising with field sub-contractors and other stakeholders)
• Detailed inspections of civil infrastructure assets including the capture of critical data points for assessment and reporting, and ability to assess structural risk on-site.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to capturing quality data in the field.
• Ability to use (or learn to use) technology-based capture and related tools for inspections such as drones, tablets, instrumentation, etc.
• Undertaking inspections in a variety of environment, including remote sites (with appropriate Protection Officer support)
• Liaise and collaborate with Structural Engineers and Project Managers based in the office to escalate critical defects and support Quality Assurance of asset condition data collected in the field.
• Collaboration with the team and broader Sterling group to proactively manage a variety of structural related projects and deliver better-than-expected outcomes for Sterling’s clients
• Writing of technical engineering reports with the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Collation of bulk volumes of asset data and Quality Assurance reviews.
• Management of subcontractors/consultants and external stakeholders

Skills and Experience

Required :

• Bachelor Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in structural design, inspection and/or assessment of civil infrastructure assets.
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Accell Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure and Accel Certificate III in Rail Structures
• TLI3087A – Examine Timber Structures
• TLI3088A – Examine Steel Structures
• TLI3098A – Examine Concrete/Masonry Structures
• Other required certifications (Sterling may provide training if not currently held)
• Working-at-heights training
• EWP use training
• Ropes access training

Desirable :

• VicRoads Prequalified Level 2 Inspector
• Railway experience
• Rail Industry Worker Card (RIW)

About Us

Operating for over 20 years, Sterling Infrastructure has developed a reputation within the Australian transport industry for end-to-end asset lifecycle services. Within the Rail sector our depth of knowledge makes us the ‘go to’ service provider for many of Australia’s leading operators. Our heritage in Rail enables us to deliver a complete range of engineering, asset management, project delivery and consulting services to our Rail client base.

We are a company that offers a great team-based environment with opportunities for growth and career development.

What we offer

• Development and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Additional annual leave options
• Flexible hours and working from home opportunities
• Supportive, close knit team
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

How to Apply

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.