Structures Asset Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Connect Plus Services (CPS) is a joint venture contract made up of Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering AtkinsRéalis and Egis. The contract maintains and operates the M25 DBFO including surrounding roads on behalf of National Highways and provides an excellent opportunity to work on one of the busiest networks in Europe.

The Structures Asset Team managers over 2500 individual structures ranging from small span structures to the QEII Bridge at the Dartford River Crossing and also includes vehicle restraint systems incorporating 440km of road network. The role of Structures Asset Engineer will include the development of whole lifecycle plans to satisfy the long-term hand back requirements of the M25 DBFO contract. It will encompass use and update of the asset management system bridge inspections condition data review developing long term strategy identification of renewal works whole life costing and development of prioritised annual 5-year and 30-year asset management plans.

Working closely with Structures Manager and Senior Structures Asset Engineers in managing the Structures Asset. Interface with Asset Investment Technical Design Delivery and Maintenance teams across the Connect Plus/Connect Plus Services Team.

Your role

• Developing and Implementing 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.
• Development of value led technical decision-making processes and procedures to support long-term asset management.
• Utilising the Asset Management System including RMMS and Decision Support Tools in identifying structural renewal and maintenance interventions.
• Support the delivery and undertake as required bridge inspections.
• Assist with structures condition reporting.
• Scheme Identification/Option Studies and other lifecycle advisory activities in relation to structures renewals.
• Assist with the identification of efficient renewal scheme interventions.
• Whole life cost analysis including lifecycle planning optimisation and prioritisation of renewal schemes in the support of the development of the Annual Asset Management Plan 5-year Rolling Asset Management Plan and 30-year Rolling Asset Management Plan.
• Compliance with legislation and contract service schedules in relation to bridge structures.
• Support programme of work on Substandard Structures including piers and parapets.
• Liaison with the CPS on-roads team to ensure consistency in maintenance regimes.
• Attendance at callouts for the management of emergency incidents involving specified assets.
• Assist in collating information for effective performance measurement and controls.
• Carry out other duties required by the Structures Manager and Senior Structures Asset Engineers commensurate with the role.

About you

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• 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.
• Awareness of RWSC DMRB and SHW.
• Understanding of Asset Management Systems.
• Understanding of working within the Strategic Road Network with National Highways.
• Experience in Windows server operating systems.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Current UK driving license.

Personal attributes

• Effective communicator.
• Planning (short medium & long term) and organising.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Methodical and structured approach working individually or as part of a team.
• Pro-active.
• Can take ownership and be accountable for own tasks.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health wellbeing financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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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.

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