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Job Vacancy – Part-Time Scaffolding Inspector

Location: London, Berkshire, Hampshire & Surrey
Job Type: Part-Time – 2 Days per Week
Salary: Competitive day rate / Negotiable depending on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, competent and reliable Part-Time Scaffolding Inspector to carry out scaffolding inspections across multiple construction sites throughout London, Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey.

This role is ideal for an experienced scaffolding professional seeking flexible, part-time work, with a commitment of approximately two days per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that scaffolding structures are safe, compliant with relevant legislation and industry standards, and suitable for their intended use.

You will be expected to work independently, manage your inspection schedule efficiently and provide accurate inspection reports, identifying any defects, safety concerns or areas requiring remedial action.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough statutory and routine scaffolding inspections across multiple construction sites.

Inspect scaffolding structures in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and relevant industry guidance.

Ensure scaffolding installations comply with applicable requirements of BS EN 12811, NASC TG20 guidance and approved scaffold designs.

Carry out inspections at intervals not exceeding seven days while in use, and following alterations, adverse weather or other events likely to affect scaffold safety, as applicable.

Identify structural defects, unsafe working conditions, inadequate ties, missing components, insufficient edge protection and other potential hazards.

Produce detailed scaffolding inspection reports, including photographic evidence where appropriate.

Communicate findings promptly to site managers, contracts managers and relevant personnel.

Highlight unsafe scaffolding and recommend appropriate corrective action, including restricting use where necessary.

Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure reports are submitted promptly.

Liaise professionally with site teams, contractors and health and safety representatives.

Plan and coordinate site visits efficiently across the designated geographical areas.

Promote high standards of scaffolding safety and compliance across all projects.

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the competence, training and experience required to inspect the types and complexity of scaffolding encountered.

Required:

CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection qualification where inspections involve complex or advanced scaffolding structures.

Strong working knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Good understanding of NASC TG20 compliance guidance and relevant British and European scaffolding standards.

Knowledge of scaffold inspection procedures, safe working practices and inspection reporting requirements.

Valid CSCS/CISRS card appropriate to the role and site access requirements.

Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently between sites.

Desirable:

CISRS Advanced Scaffolder qualification.

CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor or relevant supervisory experience.

SSSTS or SMSTS certification.

NEBOSH or IOSH health and safety qualifications.

Experience using digital scaffold inspection and reporting systems.

Familiarity with temporary works procedures and bespoke scaffold design drawings.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years' practical experience within the scaffolding or construction industry, ideally including scaffold erection, supervision or inspection.

Proven experience conducting scaffold inspections on active construction sites.

Experience inspecting a range of scaffolding structures, including independent scaffolds, access towers, loading bays, birdcages and other temporary access arrangements.

Ability to interpret scaffold drawings, design specifications and compliance documentation.

Good understanding of scaffold stability, load classifications, foundations, ties, bracing, access and edge protection.

Experience identifying non-compliant scaffolding and communicating required remedial works.

Confidence working independently and dealing directly with site management teams.

Skills & Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly knowledgeable about scaffolding safety and industry standards.

Thorough, methodical and attentive to detail.

Confident in making independent safety assessments.

Professional and reliable when dealing with clients and site teams.

Able to produce clear, accurate and timely written inspection reports.

Organised and capable of managing multiple site visits.

Proactive in identifying potential safety risks.

Comfortable travelling between construction sites across the designated regions.

Working Arrangements

Two days per week, with flexibility to accommodate site inspection schedules.

Site-based role covering London, Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey.

Visits to multiple sites may be required during a working day.

Opportunity for ongoing, long-term part-time work.

Day rate and travel arrangements to be agreed based on qualifications, experience and employment arrangements.

Work Location: In person