Senior Asset Engineer - Structures

The Senior Asset Engineer role within the Structures & Dartford Asset Management Team supports the management of the M25 structures portfolio which includes a wide range of 3000 No. structures across the network including the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and 5 major tunnels.

This is an important role in developing and managing short, medium, and long-term asset management objectives for these assets aimed to minimise whole life cost whilst meeting contract performance and providing confidence contractual condition criteria will be met during the contract period.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Manage and provide leadership & guidance to a small team of assigned Asset Engineers focused on Structures and /or Dartford Crossing Infrastructure.
• Development of value led technical decision-making processes and procedures to support long-term asset management of Structures & Tunnels.
• Provide lead support in the team for development and implementation of a risk-based strategies for inspection, maintenance & renewal work.
• Development and implementation of asset management, maintenance and renewal strategies for all structure categories i.e. bridges and large culverts, small span structures, retaining walls, sign/signal gantries and masts.
• Review and authorise inspection reports; identify and report on essential maintenance requirements for individual structures.
• Support programme of work on Substandard Structures including piers, parapets, post tensioned and half joints, scour.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with other cross Asset and Maintenance Teams which interface with structures, advising on technical aspects of structures & tunnel maintenance to balance routine/renewal needs for effective asset management.
• Lead on the development, update and review of bespoke management plans for strategic assets.
• Challenge engineering solutions to optimise whole life cost solutions.
• Lead on development of robust short, medium and long term asset intervention planning including budgeting to required deadlines (Asset Management Forward Plan preparation).
• Scheme Identification/Option Studies and other lifecycle advisory activities in relation to structures renewals
• Manage Team to assign Asset Leads for delegated Schemes within the structures portfolio supporting Project Managers to ensure asset objectives are followed for effective and effecient delivery.
• Compliance with legislation and contract service schedules in relation to structures & tunnel structures
• Attendance at callouts for the management of emergency incidents involving specified assets.
• Carry out other duties required by the Dartford/Structures Asset Leads, Managers commensurate with the role.

Qualifications/ skills/ experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structures, Tunnels or related subject.
• Working towards Professional Qualification, MICE, MIAM, MIStructE, or similar.
• Knowledge and experience of highway bridge asset management and an understanding of bridge inspection and maintenance activities
• Experience in risk identification and management (particularly in relation to civils infrastructure)
• Structures/Tunnel construction with maintenance/renewal experience would be advantageous.
• Skills in Office Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
• Understanding of Asset Management Systems
• Understanding of working within the Strategic Road Network, with National Highways.
• Awareness of ISO55000, RWSC, DMRB, SHW and Performance Measurement of Highway Structures
• Experience in Windows server operating systems
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel

Personal Attributes

• Live the Connect Plus Services Values.
• Demonstrate a passion for engineering and learning.
• Ability to provide leadership and gain trust from working collaboratively.
• Able to work on own initiative
• Personal Time Management & Organisation
• Ability for innovative thinking
• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions
• Self-awareness and empathy
• Methodical and structured approach working individually or as part of a team

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

• Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*