We're very proud to be the custodians of one of the largest collection of industrial heritage, covering 2,000 miles of the UK's canals and rivers and over 8,500 different structures, many of them listed.   The majority of our canals and navigable rivers are over 200 years old, and they still work as they were designed to. This is quite remarkable and reflects the innovation and skill of the original engineers and the continuing dedication and expertise of our team today.

As Asset Engineer you will work with colleagues across departments, and with a variety of partners internally and externally,  to deliver works programmes and supports the implementation of the asset strategy for the Trust. You will support decisions on asset investment priorities which are driven by a risk management approach.  

Accountabilities:

• Investigate and develop cost effective design and construction solutions ensuring best value, taking into account user requirements and whole life costs where appropriate. 
• Responsible for undertaking scheduled asset inspections, ensuring that they are completed to plan, approved and recorded in the prescribed format, to the prescribed quality.
• Contribute technical advice during the feasibility, design, construction and commissioning phases for projects to our direct labour force (Direct Services), framework contractors and volunteers.
• Define the maintenance, repair and renewal works for delivery by the Trust ‘s teams and contractors, taking account of all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements. 
• Design and specify engineering solutions and, where required, act as Principal Designer or Designer for works, (in accordance with CDM2015).
• Support the definition of the maintenance, repair and renewal works for delivery by internal teams and contractors, taking account of, all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of the Trust ‘s Design Guidance, Standards and Specifications. 
• Support internal and external enquiries associated with the assets. Respond as appropriate by reference to relevant information sources..
• Where required, provide suitable temporary works designs to support works by Direct Services.
• Build relationships with local representatives of partnerships, regulators, and stakeholders to protect, maintain, and continually improve levels of service and improve data held by the Trust. 
• Where appropriate actively participate in the Trust‘s “Stand-by” and” Call-out rotas”. 

About you

As you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment & teams as part of your day to day work, it is important that you really enjoy being part of a team and that you have a collaborative approach to your work.  You will, of course, work alone under your own initiative too, however engaging with others across all levels of the organisation and with a variety of external partners is how you will get the job done. 

Essential

• Professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline, i.e. Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure, preferably in a water environment.
• Experience in assessing infrastructure risk.  
• Experience in cross-functional working delivering performance across range of functions. 
• Able to negotiate with internal and external contacts. 
• Able to support other areas of the business in an appropriate manner, taking account of overall business priorities and negotiating resources as appropriate.
• Able to provide a good standard of written communication and proven ability to present technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and business applications software e.g. MS Office.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven. 
• Confirmation of right to work in the UK. 

Desirable

• Incorporated Engineer (AMICE) (or working towards Incorporated or Charted status, the Trust Operate an ICE accredit training agreement) or equivalent professional qualification (ICE) 
• Membership of relevant professional body at an appropriate level ICE, CIWEM.
• Proven experience of inspecting / delivering engineering activities. 
• Proven experience in assessing infrastructure risk. 
• Experience of GIS or mapping systems.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines.  

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