Technician / Structural Inspector

About the role

Are you ready to use your technical expertise to help protect and shape the Isle of Man's infrastructure for the future?

As a Structural Technician / Inspector within the Department of Infrastructure's Highway Services Division, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving some of the Island's most important assets. From bridges and retaining walls to critical sea defences, your work will help ensure our transport network remains safe, resilient and sustainable for the communities that rely on it every day. Working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative team, you'll contribute to projects that support the Island's economy, connectivity and quality of life.

This varied and hands-on role combines outdoor site inspections with technical engineering support. You'll carry out structural inspections, identify and record defects, maintain accurate asset data, and use systems such as AMX and AutoCAD to support maintenance and improvement works. Whether you're collecting vital information on site, producing technical drawings, or working with contractors and colleagues to develop practical solutions, you'll see the direct impact of your work across the Island. If you're organised, detail-focused and passionate about engineering, safety and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while making a lasting difference.

Sound like your next challenge? Apply today and help safeguard and strengthen the Isle of Man's infrastructure.

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum. (

A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.

Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [email protected].

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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at [email protected].