Structural Monitoring Engineer (formerly Strainstall UK)

BES Group
Strainstall UK is now trading as BES Group Asset Reliability. In our new home as part of BES Group, we remain a leading provider of specialist testing services and structural monitoring to the construction, rail, energy, marine, highways and maintenance sectors.

The BES Group are the leading end to end solution provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance sector. Our team of experts (hand-picked by our Careers Team) cover an extensive range of engineering services.

We are looking to recruit Engineers to join our growing team of industry leading technical authorities, chartered engineers, experienced project managers and technicians.

We combine expert engineering with strong customer service, contract management and operational planning capabilities. Our expertise and understanding of monitoring instrumentation and data acquisition systems enables us to provide a range of integrated testing and monitoring solutions that meet the highly challenging and technically demanding needs of our customers. Our aim is to enable asset owners/managers and construction companies to make timely decisions that reduce the risk of a project throughout the asset lifecycle.

To be considered for this role you will live in South West England and be willing to travel around the UK, overseas and offshore when required. We have office locations in Bristol and Warrington.

What will I be doing?

As our Asset Reliability Division continues to expand in the UK, there is the requirement to grow the Project Delivery Team within the business to support both existing and new contracts. In order to support this growth we are looking for Structural Monitoring Engineers to join the team. This role would entail the successful delivery of multiple projects, as well as overseeing and supporting our technicians in delivering smaller projects.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage complex monitoring projects and contracts
Ensure that assigned projects are delivered in a safe manner, to schedule and in accordance with customer requirements, as defined in the Contract
Work with HSEQ Department to ensure compliance with all Safety, Quality and Environmental and policies, processes and procedures
Accurately communicate task and project progress (weekly & monthly reporting) to the Project Manager, in accordance with the approved reporting processes
Inform Project Manager of any project changes or variations
Train and mentor Structural Monitoring Technicians
Support activities associated with sub-contractor and equipment selection
Build strong relationships with all clients on new and existing contracts
Effective communication to the PM and between key stakeholders for the purpose of resolving technical, commercial or procurement issues

What makes The BES Group a great place to work?

Testing, inspection, certification and compliance is our core business so that’s what gets 100% of our focus. This is everything we do and we’ve really set the benchmark high. If you work for us, you will get the below and, so much more:

Starting salary from £40,000 up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) + circa 20% OTE
23 days holiday per year (rising to 25 days after 2 years service) + statutory UK holidays
Opportunity for support towards gaining professional registration (MICE, CEng)
The opportunity to cross skill and development opportunities
Laptop and mobile phone provided
Access to a company pension scheme (opt in or out)
Attractive overseas and overtime rates
Use of a pool vehicle for work purposes, so you don’t have to use your own miles
A comprehensive training programme, with ongoing training throughout your career
The support of a superb employee assistance programme
Access to lots of discounts and benefits via our company benefits portal including; retail, fitness, holiday and cinema discounts
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Opportunities to attend volunteer days
Company contribution to charity fundraising you participate in; we want to support charities you are passionate about!
Employee Suggestion programme, because we value input from everyone in the BES Group

What experience do I need?

Our team consists of the best, highly skilled and qualified Engineers and we want our new recruits to have the same attitude, aptitude and appetite for what we do.

You will need:

A Degree or a Level 4 engineering qualification, or relevant subject such as Geology
A good level of practical engineering experience (mechanical, electrical or civil)
The ability to communicate complex and technical problems with ease
Experience in installing structural monitoring systems (wired or wireless) and sensors is highly desirable
Significant site experience, ideally leading a site team
Be flexible and available to travel to site in UK and overseas from time to time, in support of project activities
A good level of IT and literacy skills

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please keep in mind, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

We want to inspire everyone to see how important safety is and we expect the same from our people. And if you’re on the same page as us about that and you’ve got the right skills, experience and attitude, you’ll fit right in. Simple. We’re all about diversity and inclusion and that means we want our people to be themselves. We’re delighted to be an equal opportunities employer and that will never change!

Strainstall UK joined BES Group in December 2022 and rebranded to BES Group Asset Reliability in March 2023.

BES Group, Your Safety, Our Focus.