Specialist Inspector – Construction Engineering (Band 3/SEO)

This is a unique opportunity to act as a technical authority, ensuring Great Britain remains one of the safest places to work in the world.

• Significant Pension: 28.97% employer contribution (approximately £15,951+ per year).

• Expert Status: Act as an Independent Expert Witness in prosecutions, inquests, and tribunals.

• Technical Focus: Focus entirely on your engineering expertise without the responsibility of line management or commercial/financial targets.

• Diversity of Work: Inspect major national infrastructure projects one day and investigate structural failures at smaller sites the next.

Your Responsibilities

As part of the Construction Engineering Specialist Team, you will provide technical input to support HSE’s regulatory functions:

• Investigations: Lead technical analysis of construction incidents to identify root causes.

• Legal Support: Write high-level technical reports for legal teams and provide oral evidence in court.

• Regulatory Inspections: Visit workplaces to ensure risks are reduced and CDM duties are met.

• Strategic Influence: Help shape national policy, research, and safety guidance for the engineering sector.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants must be high-level technical professionals.

Technical Credentials

• Chartered Status: CEng MICE or CEng IStructE (or equivalent).

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• License: Full UK Driving Licence (essential for site visits).

Experience and Skills

• Industry Depth: Breadth of Civil or Structural experience, including site processes and practical design application.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and UK safety standards.

• Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering failures into clear reports for “lay” audiences (legal teams and juries).

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

• Working Pattern: 37 hours per week with Flexible Working (7am – 7pm core hours).

• Hybrid Model: 60% attendance at the office or sites, with the remainder from home.

• Leave: 25 days (rising to 30) + Bank Holidays + 1 Civil Service “Privilege” day.

• Professional Development: Full enrollment in the Specialist Training Programme (STP) to master legal and regulatory skills during paid work hours.

How to Apply

Selection Process: Success Profiles (CV + Personal Statement + Presentation + Interview).

1. CV: Outline your qualifications, professional memberships, and full employment history.

2. Personal Statement (Max 1,000 words): Directly address how you meet the “Essential Skills and Criteria” listed in the specification.

3. Interview: Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Includes a short technical presentation and case study scenarios.

Note on AI: While AI can be used to support your application, all examples must be truthful, factually accurate, and based on your own professional experience.

Key Dates

• Sift: Week commencing 8th June 2026.

• Interviews: Week commencing 29th June 2026.

Contact: Gavin Bull (Gavin.Bull@hse.gov.uk) for job-specific queries.