Assistant Asset Engineer (0732)

Transport for Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking an Assistant Asset Engineer (Buildings and Civils) to support the asset engineering team in managing TfW assets. You will apply asset management processes, help evaluate performance, and assist in developing enhancement schemes while maintaining accurate civils data across systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration, compliance with policies, and delivery of asset improvement projects within a railway environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build networks to improve service delivery.
• Experience in civil/structural engineering projects in rail environments is desirable.
• Strong understanding of asset management processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support asset management processes with Infrastructure Ownership to oversee asset management services.
• Monitor performance of CVL Infrastructure Manager using asset data and failure precursors to inform decisions.
• Assist in drafting specifications and reviewing enhancement schemes with Senior Asset Engineer.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure civils asset data accuracy across company systems.

Skills

Collaborative working

Networking

Improve service delivery

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Postgraduate experience in Civil/Structural engineering

Job description

The Role

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.

Welsh Language Skills

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

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

Equal Opportunities

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.