Geotechnical Engineer - Pontypridd, South Wales
Salary: Up to £46,500Basis: Full timeEqual Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.
We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
* Be responsible for Asset Policy for Geotechnical and Drainage Works by working with other the Senior Asset Engineer, Head of Asset Management and engineers to integrate policies and Procedures into an Asset Management and Asset System Framework.
* Provide governance to review renewal and enhancement proposals acceptance criteria for geotechnical engineering works by providing design approval, acceptance of designs and hand back to maintenance, with auditing acceptance processes to optimize engineering activities and identify technical challenges within the proposed works.
* Responsible for Geotechnical related renewals and maintenance by reviewing and advising on the Infrastructure Managers annual renewals plan and budget to ensure safety or the railway and value for money for the Welsh Government.
* Provide governance on geotechnical and drainage works and assets proposal by TfW's delivery partners by carrying out analysis of the Delivery Partner's programme of mobilisation and discovery, through regular liaison to ensure whether the submission fits the criteria for material discovery and if it is value for money.
* Provide advice to the team for the management of geotechnical assets by reviewing the Delivery Partner's Team's Asset Management Strategy and Asset Management Plan, to ascertain compliance to the overall Grant Agreement.
* Provide input to the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for earthworks and drainage to provide the strategic vision of the management of assets.
* Remain informed about developments in best asset management practice and technology and best practice in Geotechnics related activities and apply this knowledge to challenge the Rail Services team to apply this to deliver continuous improvement for Transport for Wales. Maintain own professional development and stay abreast of technical and regulatory changes, as well as developments in best practice.
* Provide continuous improvement to TfW's geotechnical and asset management policies and procedures by staying abreast of innovations and legislative changes to ensure TfW are using methods of best practice.
* Be TfW Geotechnical subject matter expert by providing advice and support to the engineering the wider Infrastructure Owner team in their work to provide Transport for Wales Executive and Stakeholders with full confidence in Transport for Wales 's ability to meet its Infrastructure Owner responsibilities.
Who we're looking for
* Be masters or postgraduate qualified and working towards Chartership in an area such as Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology or similar or have equivalent experience.
* Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the rail or transport industry.
* Previous experience in a design or project assurance role.
* The ability to review ground investigation and designs submissions.
* Ability to demonstrate budgetary control to ensure value for money.
* Ability to manage stakeholders and work within a politically sensitive environment.
* Experience of inspection and remote condition monitoring systems of geotechnical assets to support and assure safe and efficient asset management.
* Knowledge and experience of railway and highways civils/geotechnical engineering projects.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.