Senior Asset Engineer – Structures

Join the Structures & Dartford Asset Management Team and play a key role in managing one of the UK’s most important infrastructure networks. As a Senior Asset Engineer – Structures
, you will help oversee a diverse portfolio of around 3,000 structures
, including the iconic Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and five major tunnels
.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile, complex asset base where no two days are the same. With just under 15 years remaining on the contract
, the role offers a rare combination of career growth, technical challenge, and long-term stability
. Whether you are looking to broaden your expertise, develop your leadership skills, or make a lasting impact on infrastructure used by millions every year, this role provides the platform to do so within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

• Lead, manage, and provide technical guidance to a small team of Asset Engineers focused on Structures and/or Dartford Crossing infrastructure.
• Develop value-driven technical decision-making processes and procedures to support long-term asset management of structures and tunnels.
• Lead the development and implementation of risk-based inspection, maintenance, and renewal strategies.
• Develop and implement asset management, maintenance, and renewal strategies for:
  • Bridges and large culverts
  • Small-span structures
  • Retaining walls
  • Sign and signal gantries
  • Masts
• Review and approve inspection reports, identifying and reporting essential maintenance requirements.
• Support programmes addressing substandard structures, including:
  • Piers
  • Parapets
  • Post-tensioned structures
  • Half-joints
  • Scour-related issues
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional Asset and Maintenance Teams, providing technical guidance on structures and tunnel maintenance.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and review of bespoke management plans for strategic assets.
• Challenge engineering solutions to deliver optimum whole-life cost outcomes.
• Lead short, medium, and long-term asset intervention planning and budgeting activities, including Asset Management Forward Plan preparation.
• Undertake scheme identification, option studies, and lifecycle advisory activities relating to structure renewals.
• Manage the allocation of Asset Leads for delegated schemes within the structures portfolio and support Project Managers in ensuring asset objectives are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and contractual service requirements relating to structures and tunnels.
• Attend emergency call-outs involving specified assets when required.
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Dartford and Structures Asset Leads and Managers, appropriate to the role.

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Structures, Tunnels, or a related discipline.
• Working towards a professional qualification such as:
  • MICE
  • MIAM
  • MIStructE
  • Or an equivalent professional membership

• Experience in highway bridge asset management.
• Understanding of bridge inspection and maintenance activities.
• Experience in risk identification and management, particularly within civil infrastructure.
• Knowledge of structures and tunnel construction, maintenance, and renewal activities (desirable).
• Understanding of Asset Management Systems.
• Experience working within the Strategic Road Network and with National Highways.
• Awareness of:
  • ISO 55000
  • RWSC
  • DMRB
  • SHW
  • Highway Structures Performance Measurement frameworks
• Experience with Windows Server operating systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrates and promotes the Connect Plus Services values.
• Passionate about engineering and continuous learning.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Innovative and solution-focused thinker.
• Quick learner who can follow instructions effectively.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and empathy.
• Uses a methodical and structured approach when working individually or as part of a team.

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