Senior Asset Engineer

Job Description

Overview

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 at minimizing whole life cost whilst meeting contract performance and providing confidence contractual condition criteria will be met during the contract period.

Your role

• 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 structure’s portfolio supporting Project Managers to ensure asset objectives are followed for effective and efficient 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.

About you

Qualifications

• 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.

Rewards & benefits

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About AtkinsRéalis

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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