Earth Structures Inspector

Job Purpose We're the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to pause, relax, get fit and escape. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that's where you come in. We currently have a full time, permanent vacancy for an Earth Structures Inspector. The Earth Structures Inspector is a vital role in the Asset Management Team and contributes to the delivery of the Trusts Asset Management Strategies. They undertake Specialist inspections to the Trust's Embankment & Cuttings (some of the highest risk assets at the Trust) and provide the specialist technical support to the wider business. Please specify your preferred base location on your application form. We're the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to pause, relax, get fit and escape. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that's where you come in. We currently have a full time, permanent vacancy for an Earth Structures Inspector. The Earth Structures Inspector is a vital role in the Asset Management Team and contributes to the delivery of the Trusts Asset Management Strategies. They undertake Specialist inspections to the Trust's Embankment & Cuttings (some of the highest risk assets at the Trust) and provide the specialist technical support to the wider business. Please specify your preferred base location on your application form. We're the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to pause, relax, get fit and escape. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that's where you come in. We currently have a full time, permanent vacancy for an Earth Structures Inspector. The Earth Structures Inspector is a vital role in the Asset Management Team and contributes to the delivery of the Trusts Asset Management Strategies. They undertake Specialist inspections to the Trust's Embankment & Cuttings (some of the highest risk assets at the Trust) and provide the specialist technical support to the wider business. Please specify your preferred base location on your application form. Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience Key Accountabilities * Responsible for undertaking scheduled Earth Structure inspections, ensuring that they are completed to plan, data is reviewed, approved and recorded in the prescribed format, to the prescribed quality. * Responsible for undertaking reactive inspections to defects or environmental issues, ensuring they are completed to prescribed format and quality in a timely manner as and when required. * Support others to assess the outputs from inspections, make informed recommendations and proposals on the prioritisation of required work, accounting for; risks, cost, time, resources, heritage, environment and safety. * Engage with the Trust's customers whilst inspecting on the network and promote a positive image of the Trust and the work it does. Feedback comments and complaints to the relevant internal teams. * Support the definition of the maintenance, repair and renewal works for delivery by the Trust's teams and contractors, taking account of, all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements. * Provide specialist technical support to wider Engineering Teams, Third Party Works and Externally Funded Works, as and when required. * Support internal and external enquiries associated with the assets. Respond as appropriate by reference to relevant information sources and offer efficient and cost effective recommendations. * Build relationships with local representatives of partnerships, regulators and stakeholders to protect, maintain, and continually improve levels of service and improve data held by the Trust. * Display the Trust values and behaviours at all times * Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promote inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust's policies and values Knowledge, Experience & Skills: * Membership of relevant professional body (ICE) at an appropriate level (e.g. TMICE) is preferred. * GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths. * Professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline required, such as Degree or HNC/D in Civil Engineering or other relevant discipline. * Demonstrate comprehensive relevant experience and knowledge of waterway infrastructure and Earth Structures. * Proven experience of inspecting / delivering engineering activities. * Proven experience in assessing infrastructure risk. * Proven experience in basic computing devices. * Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure. * Experience of engineering