At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of iconic structures and tunnels.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team in one of the UK’s key infrastructure networks.
- Benefits: Career growth, technical challenges, and long-term stability in a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equality and social value.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on infrastructure used by millions every year.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; experience in asset management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
- Principal Accountabilities
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Structures, Tunnels, or a related discipline.
• Working towards a professional qualification such as
- MICE
- MIAM
- MIStruct E
- Or an equivalent professional membership
- Knowledge & Experience
- 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
- RWSC
- DMRB
- SHW
- Highway Structures Performance Measurement frameworks
- Experience with Windows Server operating systems. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Personal Attributes
- 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.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
As a Disability Confident Employer and Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support equality, inclusion and social value, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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Senior Asset Engineer – Structures in Dartford employer: Connect Plus Services
Connect Plus Services is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about highways and technology projects. Located in Leatherhead, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, while actively contributing to sustainability goals. With a focus on strong stakeholder management and teamwork, this role offers meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact in the community.
