Assistant Buildings & Civil Engineer

Amey Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

Pension

26 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Flexible Benefits

Discounts & Exclusive offers

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey Ltd. in Treforest is hiring a Permanent Assistant Buildings & Civils Engineer. The role supports inspection, maintenance and project works across CVL assets, with a focus on safety culture and compliance.

It offers hybrid working (min 2 days in office/site) and involvement in the Core Valley Lines project, Wales' major public transport investment. You will assist with maintenance planning, asset renewal remits, and stakeholder liaison while developing skills in Maximo data handling and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structural and regulatory standards for buildings and civil assets.
• Railway buildings and structures experience or exposure to maintenance/assessment tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil or Structures Engineering; working towards a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of annual maintenance plans aligned with budgets.
• Support asset renewal remits production and prioritisation.
• Help identify safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with management assurance processes and standards.

Skills

Railway industry experience

Health & safety knowledge

MS Excel / Office

Driving Licence (UK)

PTS

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil or Structures Engineering

Professional qualification (towards)

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Assistant Buildings & Civil Engineer to join our dynamic AIW/CVL team at Treforest. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working (Min 2 days a week from office/site).

In this role, you will Assist the Building & Civils Engineer in the effective delivery of inspection, maintenance, and project works across all CVL Building and Civil Infrastructure assets, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements. The role supports the continuous improvement of safety, asset performance, and operational efficiency by promoting a positive safety culture, implementing compliance and performance strategies, and following established business processes to help deliver a safe, reliable, and high-performing asset portfolio.

This role offers you the unique opportunity to work on the Core Valley Lines, currently the biggest investment in public transport infrastructure in Wales.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Building & Civils Engineering with the development and implementation of the annual maintenance business plans, ensuring that work is correctly prioritised and volumes both delivered to plan within the agreed budgetary constraints.
• Assist with the production of asset renewal remits.
• Help identify and implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Assist the Buildings & Civils engineering team to be compliant to the management assurance process and prevent non-compliance to standards.
• Assist with the development and improve relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Managing and analysing Maximo Asset data
• Liaison with CAFA team regarding ongoing assessment programme
• Management of abnormal load request with appropriate supervision

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Building and Civils Engineer.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded apprenticeship or professional membership, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 4 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Knowledge and understanding of the technical specification and standards for the structural and operational property examinations
• Demonstrable railway industry experience in buildings & structures, maintenance or assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil or Structures Engineering and hold or working towards the equivalent professional / technical qualification
• Computer literate with an advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. (EXCEL)
• PTS
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of Network Rail's Building & Civils assets and how they are managed
• Relevant experience of working in an engineering role in a railway operating environment
• Familiar with an Enterprise Asset Management System particularly MAXIMO
• Experience in managing and interrogating large data sets
• Experience with a risk-based approach to inspections, assessments, maintenance and renewal work

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.