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Senior Special Inspectors

Salary Range
£42 - £58
£4 - £5 / mo

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San Jose, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Achievement Engineering Corp. (Achieveng) wants to hire you as one of our new SENIOR SPECIAL INSPECTORS! We have many large projects on the horizon, so we are looking to hire full-time Senior Special Inspectors for our projects in the Bay Area, CA. If you meet/possess the following criteria - we want to hear from you!

Candidates for this position MUST POSSESS the following certifications:

  • American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1 Certification
  • International Code Council (ICC) Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
  • Nuclear Gauge and Radiation Safety Training
  • American Welding Society – Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification

Any of the following additional certifications are desirable but not required:

  • Any other ICC Special Inspector Certifications
  • ICC Master of Special Inspection
  • All other ACI Certifications
  • OSHA Safety Training
  • Any / all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT / NDE) Level II or Level III Certifications (through ASNT preferred)

Additionally, the applicant must meet/possess the following qualifications:

  • Possession of a minimum education of a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Available in/near the Bay Area, CA.
  • Possession of a valid and clean Class C Driver License issued by the California DMV.
  • Able to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, and to enforce their applications.
  • Able to keep records and prepare reports.
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely through oral methods, such as in-person and/or by phone, and through written methods, such as via email.
  • Possession of a comfortable proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and also Adobe Acrobat.
  • Be open to learning and applying specific provisions of applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations mandated by appropriate jurisdictions.
  • Able to perform inspections by applying technical knowledge and following proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, as well as to detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
  • Able to adapt to different working conditions (e.g.: sitting, walking, in/outdoor settings, open/closed spaces, etc.).
  • Able to lift and/or carry a maximum of 50 pounds.
  • Be open to establishing and maintaining good working relationships with company personnel and clients alike.

Benefits for Full-time Employees:

  • Competitive Wages – Potential Prevailing Wage Jobs!
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, & Holidays
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
  • Continuing Education Opportunities & Reimbursement
  • Life & Disability Insurance (Short-Term & Long-Term)

Interested?? Then we can’t wait to hear from you! Please send us the following:

  • Your most recent resume
  • Copies of your CURRENT certifications

For more information about our company, feel free to check out our website at www.achieveng.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $58.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Achieveng makes it a priority to provide our team with PPE & sanitizing supplies. We have strict Safety Plans & COVID-19 Social Distancing Protocols in place to ensure the safety & well-being of our employees, colleagues, & clients.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • San Jose, CA 95131: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Special Inspector: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • ICC Masonry Special Inspector Certification (Preferred)
  • ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector Cert (Preferred)
  • ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector Certification (Preferred)
  • DSA Masonry Certification (Preferred)
  • NDT Level II (Preferred)
  • ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certification (Required)
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (Required)
  • AWS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Special Inspectors roles across Achievement Engineering Corp.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42 - £58 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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