Bridge Inspector

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way. 

 

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Bridge Inspector to join our WA Bridges Business Group to join our Perth-based team, supporting a diverse client base across Western Australia.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with a technical officer or engineering background with an interest in structural inspection and asset management. 

You’ll be supported by an experienced team who are leaders in the field, with strong mentoring, structured training and exposure to a wide range of assets.

The role offers a balanced mix of site and office-based work, with travel across WA, in addition to technical reporting. The role also includes basic project management in the form of project planning and subcontractor management.

 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Completing bridge inspections, including visual, non-destructive and intrusive inspection methods
• Identify defects and collect condition and inventory data in line with inspection standards
• Complete inspection reporting within project budgets and timeframes
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of safety management systems
• Operate access equipment such as elevated work platforms where required
• Assist with project management of inspection projects including project planning, inspection methodology development and subcontractor management

 

What you will bring to the team:

• Engineering degree or advanced diploma and relevant experience related to bridge or structure inspections and asset management
• Main Roads WA Level 2 inspector accreditation preferred but not essential (similarly ARRB Level 2 training)
• An understanding of asset inspection techniques and sound report-writing and communication skills
• A sound understanding of Occupational Safety and Health principles
• High levels of self‑discipline, initiative and motivation
• Ability to work effectively in a small, supportive team across varying work environments from remote sites to office
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

The successful candidate must also be willing to undergo a Railway Category 3 Medical, to be discussed during interview.

 

Mandatory requirements

• WA C Class Driver’s Licence
• Construction White Card

 

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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