Lead Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 i £35,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Nationwide |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Structural Investigation Services Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Do you love buildings and want to see them, both inside and out? Then look no further. At Structural Investigation Services we delve into British structures. Whether historical structures of note, iconic structures of import or modern HQs for global giants we get to see parts of these buildings that you have only ever wondered about.
At Structural Investigation Services we take a view that a positive can-do attitude is the most important characteristic attitude that any candidate can bring to the table. If you have these and are willing to learn then we are the place for you.
Benefits:
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Overtime rates
• Annual leave-25 days, increasing to 30 days with Service, (plus bank holidays)
• Group Personal Accident Cover
• Health Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness and Death Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
Location:
We're offering a unique opportunity in Chesterfield office. Nationwide works will be part of your exciting journey, requiring occasional nights, weekends and travel to fulfil the dynamic needs of our business.
Main Objectives:
As a Lead Technician, your primary focus will be on effective communication with clients, suppliers and third parties. Manage and supervise work packages involving structural inspections, investigations and testing. Take charge of on site project management, site safety, liaising with traffic management, liaising with safety staff, equipment arrangement and personnel allocation. Lead by example through staff mentoring and training, actively promoting innovation within the business and its services.
Diverse Duties:
Your responsibilities will encompass working in live and occupied buildings, navigating structural embankments, climbing fences and handling scaffold towers and generators. Execute tasks on carriages and motorways, often within temporary lane closures and on Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs). Contribute to confined space inspections of culverts and drainage wells.
Enhancing Team Expertise:
Take on the challenge of enhancing the overall team expertise while spearheading the development of a new survey team. Through mentorship and training, elevate the skills of existing staff and guide a fresh survey team to strengthen our operational capacity.
Key Accountabilities (please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties but represents the main requirements of the role):
• Lead site investigation contracts
• Manage site teams as the lead supervisor to ensure timely and comprehensive completion of tasks
• Report back to stakeholders of the project on daily works undertaken and issues raised.
• Conduct intrusive and non-intrusive surveys
• Develop junior staff within a collaborative team
• Carry out structural surveys
• Provide training to ensure all junior staff are fully competent and adhere to required test procedures
• Foster the constant development of junior staff in all available tests, creating flexible and competent technicians
• Embrace additional duties as needed for a holistic approach
We are looking for an exceptional individual with the following qualities:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hardworking and reliable
• Self-motivated and able to show initiative
• Confident and professional
• Well-organised
• Possesses good teamwork skills
• Strong desire to learn and develop as a Structural Engineer
• Able to motivate other team members
• Able to lead small teams of staff and control works on site
• Enthusiastic about assisting and training other staff members
Requirements:
• Strong organisational skills
• Flexibility for night shifts, weekends and travel
• Physical and mental fitness
At Structural Investigation Services we take a view that a positive can-do attitude is the most important characteristic attitude that any candidate can bring to the table. If you have these and are willing to learn then we are the place for you.
Benefits:
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Overtime rates
• Annual leave-25 days, increasing to 30 days with Service, (plus bank holidays)
• Group Personal Accident Cover
• Health Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness and Death Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
Location:
We're offering a unique opportunity in Chesterfield office. Nationwide works will be part of your exciting journey, requiring occasional nights, weekends and travel to fulfil the dynamic needs of our business.
Main Objectives:
As a Lead Technician, your primary focus will be on effective communication with clients, suppliers and third parties. Manage and supervise work packages involving structural inspections, investigations and testing. Take charge of on site project management, site safety, liaising with traffic management, liaising with safety staff, equipment arrangement and personnel allocation. Lead by example through staff mentoring and training, actively promoting innovation within the business and its services.
Diverse Duties:
Your responsibilities will encompass working in live and occupied buildings, navigating structural embankments, climbing fences and handling scaffold towers and generators. Execute tasks on carriages and motorways, often within temporary lane closures and on Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs). Contribute to confined space inspections of culverts and drainage wells.
Enhancing Team Expertise:
Take on the challenge of enhancing the overall team expertise while spearheading the development of a new survey team. Through mentorship and training, elevate the skills of existing staff and guide a fresh survey team to strengthen our operational capacity.
Key Accountabilities (please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties but represents the main requirements of the role):
• Lead site investigation contracts
• Manage site teams as the lead supervisor to ensure timely and comprehensive completion of tasks
• Report back to stakeholders of the project on daily works undertaken and issues raised.
• Conduct intrusive and non-intrusive surveys
• Develop junior staff within a collaborative team
• Carry out structural surveys
• Provide training to ensure all junior staff are fully competent and adhere to required test procedures
• Foster the constant development of junior staff in all available tests, creating flexible and competent technicians
• Embrace additional duties as needed for a holistic approach
We are looking for an exceptional individual with the following qualities:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hardworking and reliable
• Self-motivated and able to show initiative
• Confident and professional
• Well-organised
• Possesses good teamwork skills
• Strong desire to learn and develop as a Structural Engineer
• Able to motivate other team members
• Able to lead small teams of staff and control works on site
• Enthusiastic about assisting and training other staff members
Requirements:
• Strong organisational skills
• Flexibility for night shifts, weekends and travel
• Physical and mental fitness