STE5 Examiner

Who are we:

Pole Star Group is a leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions provider dedicated to enhancing safety, efficiency, and operational excellence across critical sectors such as Railways, Highways, and Healthcare. Our comprehensive suite of solutions, including Systems, Inspections, and Maintenance, empowers organisations to optimise asset performance and ensure the highest safety and reliability standards.

Our Values:

At Pole Star Group, we believe in a culture defined by our core values:

• People 1st 🧑‍🤝‍🧑❤️: We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. By investing in our people, we ensure exceptional service and value for our customers.


• Customer Obsession 📈🤝: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to exceed their expectations through innovative solutions, exceptional service, and a relentless focus on their needs and satisfaction.


• Disruptive Innovation 💡🚀: We embrace change and encourage creativity. We are not afraid to challenge the status quo and pursue bold ideas that drive progress and set us apart from the competition.


• Integrity 🛡️✅: We conduct our business with the highest levels of honesty and transparency. We are committed to ethical practices and building trust with our employees, customers, and partners.


• Excellence 🌟🎯: We aim for excellence in all our endeavours. We set high standards, continuously improve, and celebrate our successes while learning from our challenges.


• Have Fun 😄🎉: We believe that balancing hard work and fun is key to success. We foster a dynamic and enjoyable work environment where teamwork, enthusiasm, and a sense of adventure are encouraged.

The Role:

Asset Inspect is a fast growing Inspection division helping our clients inspect and manage their assets using software built by our in house development team. As an STE5 Examiner you will be responsible for carrying out visual and detailed inspections on railway buildings, depots  and stations (fabric and M&E). You will report directly to the Examinations Manager and ensure inspections are completed safely to a high standard and within timescale. You will be expected to conduct all site activities with the support and management of the Examinations Manager, giving daily progress reports and have a good working understanding of how to plan and carry out inspections safely and efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out visual and detailed Inspections on buildings, depots and stations to NR standards NR/L3/CIV/006


• Ensuring all examinations are in line with compliance, safety and quality standards


• You will be able to conduct yourself on site in a courteous and obliging manor with clients and members of the public.


• Have a proactive approach in planning your day / week ensuring any access arrangements are arranged in order to carry out the inspections.


• Report and escalate any issues or lost time to your line manager as needed. The examinations manager will be on hand for tasks that require more than one person.

Essentials we are looking for…

• Have experience in carrying out visual and detailed inspections to NR standards NR/L3/CIV/006


• Carry a valid STE5 competency


• Have a valid PTS / IWA certificate


• Good understanding of materials/defects and risk scoring


• Have knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations with excellent problem-solving and communication skills


• Have a good working knowledge of rail and high street environment


• A full UK driving licence is required


• Have good written and verbal communication skills


• Have strong problem-solving skills


• Be computer literate


• Be punctual and reliable

Stuff we’d love, but isn’t essential...

• HNC/D Buildings Construction/Studies/Surveying/Services


• Have an in-date COSS qualification


• Experience working in a remote environment.


• A level of travel will be required.

Why Join us?

• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.


• Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.


• Contribute to meaningful projects that enhance safety and efficiency in critical sectors.


• Participate in a culture that prioritises work-life balance and fun.


• A level of travel will be required.

What We offer:

• 25 Days Holiday (plus Christmas shutdown)


• Benefits Package and Pension


• Hybrid Working (we are currently remote moving to hybrid working – Central London Based 1 - 2 days per week)


• Flexible working hours


• Home Office Equipment (Desk, Chair, Laptop, Mobile devices (As required))

We regret only successful candidates will be contacted.