Structures Asset Engineer

Be trusted to make great things happen

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

As a Structures Asset Engineer, you’ll work across a collaborative environment, engaging with both internal teams and external partners like National Highways. You'll help shape how structural assets — including bridges, culverts, and gantries — are inspected, maintained, and renewed across the M25.

Your responsibilities will include supporting inspection programmes, contributing to condition reporting and lifecycle planning, and helping develop asset management strategies that balance performance, risk, and value.

Due to the nature of the role, regular site visits across the M25 are required, so a valid UK driving licence is essential.

Our projects are bringing digitalisation to highways and transforming the way people live and work. And you'll be part of these collaborative design teams based across the country and the world. It's an exciting era for UK highways, with the rise of intelligent networks, autonomous technology and mobility as a service.

We offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms or on the M25 network (site-based) up to three days per week and two days from home.

Your purpose:

• Working closely with Structures Manager and Senior / Principal Structures Asset Engineers in managing the Structures Asset. Interface with Asset Investment, Technical, Design, Delivery and Maintenance teams across the Connect Plus/Connect Plus Services Team.
• Assist with inspection quality to develop and improve the gathering and review of asset condition information including reporting and recording procedures to meet contractual and best practise requirements.
• Assist in the development and review / authorisation of inspections, the development of the asset inventory and the continual and improved alignment of the inspection programme within Agile, SMIS and the IAMIS systems.

What you can bring:

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Degree-qualified or equivalent.
• Working towards a professional qualification such as MICE, MIAM, MIStructE, or similar.
• Knowledge and experience of highway bridge asset management, with an understanding of bridge inspection and maintenance activities.
• Awareness of RWSC, DMRB, and SHW standards.
• Understanding of Asset Management Systems.
• Familiarity with working on the Strategic Road Network and with National Highways.
• Experience with Windows Server operating systems.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Holder of a valid UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• Effective communicator.
• Strong planning skills (short, medium, and long-term).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Methodical and structured approach to work, both independently and within a team.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Takes ownership and accountability for tasks.
• Able to work effectively to deadlines.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis ?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance :

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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