Assistant Asset Engineer

Transport for Wales Ltd; Graigwen; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking an Assistant Asset Engineer (Buildings and Civils) to provide technical expertise and support to the asset engineering team. You will help manage CVL assets and contribute to ensuring compliance with standards and policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, with opportunities to work on enhancements and ensure data accuracy in company systems. Welsh language skills are a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Postgraduate experience in Civil and/or Structural engineering.
• Experience as Construction Manager or Project Engineer in a railway environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively and building networks.

Responsibilities

• Support asset management processes with the Infrastructure Ownership team.
• Monitor performance of the CVL Infrastructure Manager using data and failure precursors.
• Assist in drafting specifications and development of enhancement schemes with the Senior Asset Engineer.
• Provide technical support and guidance in reviewing asset data and maintaining civils asset information.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Masters in Civil/Structural Engineering

Postgraduate civil/structural experience

Job description

The Assistant Asset Engineer (Buildings and Civils ) will assist in providing technical expertise and engineering support to the asset engineering team in managing Transport for Wales (TfW) assets.

Role responsibilities

• Support the application of asset management processes in accordance with asset policies by working with the Infrastructure Ownership team to deliver oversight of the asset management services.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of the CVL Infrastructure Manager using asset condition and capability trend data, and failure precursors to inform decision making.
• Provide support to the drafting of specification and development of enhancement schemes by working with the Senior Asset Engineer in reviewing and providing feedback to ensure suitability of the specification to standards and policies.
• Provide technical support and guidance in reviewing asset data and working with the asset data team to ensure maintenance of accurate civils asset data and information within the company systems and processes.

Who we're looking for

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Civil and /or Structural Engineering,
• Post graduate experience in Civil and/or Structural engineering,
• Experience of working as a Construction Manager or Project Engineer in a railway environment,
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively, with a focus on building networks, and improving overall service delivery.

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfWsupport anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.

Who we are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

It is likely interviews will take place within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.