Senior Asset Engineer – Structures

Connect Plus Services; Dartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Plus Services is seeking a Senior Asset Engineer – Structures to lead a small team and shape long-term asset management for the Structures and Dartford Crossing infrastructure on the M25. The role focuses on guiding asset strategies and delivering value through robust maintenance planning, risk-based inspection, and lifecycle optimisation.

You will develop and implement inspection and renewal strategies, review reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Structures, Tunnels, or a related discipline.
• Working towards a professional qualification such as MICE, MIAM, MIStructE, or an equivalent professional membership.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review and approve inspection reports, identifying and reporting essential maintenance requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional Asset and Maintenance Teams, providing technical guidance on structures and tunnel maintenance.

Skills

Asset management

Leadership

Risk identification

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Windows Server

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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
  • MIStructE
  • 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:
  • ISO 55000
  • 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.

Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.

Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.

Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.

Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.

Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long-Term Stability & Growth

With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

CPS recognises the impact of our work on the environment and the communities surrounding the M25 network. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint while delivering wider sustainability outcomes, including environmental protection, social value, and responsible resource use. Through sustainable practices, innovation, and long‑term stewardship, we aim to support community wellbeing and ensure responsible, future‑focused delivery.

About us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 800 colleagues, we operate and maintain the 117‑mile M25 network on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways, managing over 100,000 assets to keep Europe’s busiest orbital motorway moving 24/7.

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.