About the role
At Connect Plus Services, we manage and maintain the strategic infrastructure of the M25 motorway network, one of the busiest and most complex road networks in Europe. Working in partnership with National Highways and Connect Plus, we play a vital role in keeping the network safe, efficient and operational for millions of road users every day.
We are now looking for a Structures Asset Engineer to join our Asset Management Office. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse and extensive portfolio of over 2,500 structures, ranging from small span assets through to major structures such as the QEII Bridge at the Dartford River Crossing.
In this role, you will support the development and implementation of whole lifecycle asset management strategies to meet the long‑term requirements of the M25 DBFO contract. You will be involved in maintaining and updating asset management systems, reviewing condition data and supporting bridge inspections, while helping to identify and prioritise renewal and maintenance interventions.
Working closely with the Structures Manager and Senior Structures Asset Engineers, you will contribute to the development of long‑term asset strategies, including annual, five‑year and thirty‑year plans. You will support scheme identification, option studies and lifecycle planning activities, ensuring that investment decisions are informed, efficient and aligned to network needs.
You will play a key role in whole life cost analysis and optimisation, helping to prioritise works and improve asset performance across the network. This will include working with asset management systems and decision support tools to drive value‑led, data‑informed decision making.
The role requires close collaboration with a wide range of internal teams including Asset Investment, Technical, Design, Delivery and Maintenance, as well as external stakeholders such as National Highways and the wider supply chain. You will also support incident response activities and ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislation and contract requirements.
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a degree‑qualified engineer, or equivalent, with experience or a strong interest in highway structures asset management. You will have an understanding of bridge inspection and maintenance activities, along with knowledge of relevant standards such as DMRB, SHW and requirements relating to road restraint systems.
You will ideally be working towards a professional qualification such as MICE, MIAM or MIStructE and have an understanding of asset management systems and their application within a highways environment. Experience of working on the Strategic Road Network or with National Highways would be advantageous.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential, alongside the ability to manage and interpret data to support decision making. You will be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
A structured and methodical approach is key, along with the ability to plan and organise work across short, medium and long‑term timeframes. You will be proactive, take ownership of your work and demonstrate accountability in delivering high‑quality outcomes. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Who we're looking for
At Connect Plus Services, you’ll be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering excellence across one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure networks. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation is encouraged and continuous improvement is part of everything we do.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole‑life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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