Assistant Structures Engineer

Key responsibilities / duties:

·         Implementing 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 deterioration profiles and decision trees in support of maintenance intervention strategies;

·         Utilising the Asset Management System including RMMS and Decision Support Tools in identifying structural maintenance interventions;

·         Gap analysis of Structures Asset data including inventory and structure sub-division to support long term modelling of asset performance;

·         Support the delivery and undertake as required bridge inspections;

·         Development of Structures Routine Maintenance Schedules;

·         Scheme Identification/Option Studies and other lifecycle advisory activities in relation to structures renewals;

·         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 call-outs for the management of emergency incidents involving specified assets.

Carry out other duties required 

Qualifications/ skills/ experience:

·         Qualified to degree level or equivalent

·         Knowledge oh highway asset management and an understanding of highway inspection and maintenance activities

·         Awareness of RWSC, DMRB and SHW

·         Understanding of Asset Management Systems

·         Understanding of working in an HE Area type contract

·         Experience in Windows server operating systems

·         Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel

·         Current UK driving license

Personal attributes:

·         Effective communicator

·         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

·         Can work to deadlines