The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.
We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and we are looking for a Senior Pavement Engineer who’ll be responsible for the management of Pavement Assets - to develop, implement and improve the asset management strategy to deliver maintenance and renewal activities to the pavements across the network.
Key responsibilities:
* To provide a long term integrated asset management and value adding approach for Pavements and assist in the development and implementation of an integrated Asset Management System.
* Assist with the management and maintenance of Highways England Pavement Management System (HAPMS), to include network referencing, construction updates, and reporting for inclusion in the Asset Management Forward plan.
* Collect and manage Highway inventory asset data using HD video and upload into the Asset management systems, Agile assets/CONFIRM databases.
* Identify and scope maintenance, renewal and improvement projects to overcome pavement issues.
* Assist with the management of technical inspections and machine surveys, to include planning of survey routes, assessment and monitoring of programmes, evaluation of completed surveys identifying missing or incomplete data.
* To provide input into the Production of AMFP for road traffic signs to continuously develop / improve the 5 and 30 year programme in order to demonstrate the management of condition in order to meet hand back requirements
* Support the engineers to the highest degree possible.
Engagement with Highways England, DBFO Co and key stakeholders internally.
* Liaison with O&M team to assist on technical aspects of maintenance including providing advice for emergency and temporary repairs to pavement assets.
* Production of the AMFP for pavements and continuous development / improvement of the 5 and 30 year programme in order to demonstrate the management of condition in order to meet hand back requirements within the DBFO Contract.
* Undertake and manage Inspections, lifecycle analysis, Whole Life Assessment and Asset Strategy reviews
* Engage in the identification and implementation of innovation across the business
* To act in a way that demonstrates the values of CPS
* To Contribute to continuously improve the Health and Safety culture across the contract
* To manage and react to unforeseen events, Watchman reports and HAILS; including being available to be placed on the 24 hour call out register at a minimum of six days in six weeks
Qualifications/ skills/ experience:
* Qualified to degree level or proven experience
* Progressing towards / membership of appropriate Professional Institute (example: ICE, CIHT, or equivalent)
* Familiar with pavement design standards in accordance with the DMRB, MCHW.
* General understanding of pavement operations, maintenance and renewal and RWSC.
* Skilled in MS Office applications.
* A general Understanding and exposure to real time Asset databases. Willingness to apply skills to new and evolving Asset Management Systems and Tools (Agile)
Desirable:
* Project Management and programming skills
* Knowledge of highway related areas including but not limited to Drainage and Geotechnical
* An understanding of the Commercial Impact resulting from a changed operational regime, resulting from external influences.
Personal attributes:
* Capable communicator and active team member.
* Methodical and structured approach working individually or as part of a team
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships within Connect Plus Services, the DBFO Co, Highways England and other relevant key stakeholders
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.