Balfour Beatty has another splendid opportunity for a Tunnel & Technology Senior Engineer to join our Asset management team based at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Dartford Crossing. We are on the hunt for someone to lead and manage the specialist Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) asset management team for the five M25 DBFO tunnels to meet through life, and whole life performance, condition and budget targets. You will be responsible for managing the complex and challenging technology assets at Dartford and Traffic Monitoring Detector installations around the network whilst fulfilling the key role of Technology Officer, a position that requires experience in the field and full membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology or its equivalent. We offer flexible working based out of Dartford (ideally), South Mimms or our Leatherhead depot with some travel round the network where appropriate.What you'll be doing

• + Help develop, manage, and maintain a comprehensive suite of M&E and Technology processes and procedures in accordance with the DBFO Contract and best asset management practice.
• + Ensure the tunnel (including tunnel buildings and facilities) and technology asset databases and registers are in place, with regular reviews and updates in consultation with all relevant interested parties.
• + Manage and analyse the asset condition assessments and satisfaction of hand back requirement considering and specifying appropriate maintenance and renewal regimes in collaboration with the teams.
• + Review General and Principal Inspections, assist when inspections undertaken externally, and prepare reports for all M&E and Technology assets.
• + Management of technology assets on the DBFO Co. network, in line with contract commitments, and asset management standards (ISO 55000) ensuring compliance and achievement of KPI Targets.
• + Assist in the production the Asset Management Forward Plan (AMFP) for Technology and Tunnel related M&E assets addressing serviceability and financial targets.
• + Work with groups consisting of engineers, surveyors, quantity surveyors, consultants, project managers, safety advisors, suppliers and clients. Assess sub-contractor proposals pursuant award of works package contracts.
• + Assist in managing internal/external resources to deliver the agreed outcomes.
• + Support stakeholder relationship management and engagement associated with asset management, and related wider objectives, to support the delivery of the overall programme.
• + Collaborate and engage with National Highways tunnel and technology teams to ensure good communications whilst optimising performance and reporting procedures.
• + Liaise with the CPS Asset Delivery team to assist on technical aspects and to ensure maintenance and defect resolution is undertaken in accordance with contract requirements.
• + Produce monthly and annual reports and annual update of Technology and M&E Plans.
• + Identify and report on CPS exposure to risks and the contract payment mechanism.
• + Partake in regular Technology forums with all stakeholders, as organised and chaired by the Asset Manager.
• + Assist in completion of capital renewal works of the tunnels in accordance with the agreed AMFP and in compliance with the requirements of the RTSRs and M25 DBFO contract.
• + Contribute to management of safety - establish/audit safe systems of work, review of risk assessments, assess competence etc; contribute to the management of asbestos.
• + Support the Tunnel Asset Manager to oversee contract guidelines, terms and conditions with maintenance suppliers to ensure clear expectations, compliance and accountability in tunnel operations.
• + Any other duties required by the business in pursuit of meeting contractual obligations.
  
  The following qualities/experience are essential:
• + Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence / be mobile enabling site visits / inspections.
• + Engineering background in relevant fields.
• + Experience working as a senior engineer in relevant fields.
• + Able to carry out nighttime inspections during unsociable hours.
• + Experience of working in the field of Highways technology and or Tunnel Management/SCADA systems.
• + Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• + Able to build rapport and relationships quickly.
• + Have the ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
• + Be flexible and adaptable.
• + Experience with design, on-site construction, inspections, traffic management, fault remediation and applying functional mitigation for tunnels and technology. Behavioural Competencies Inspiring: Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes. Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement. Challenging: seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance. Challengeable: Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement. Influencing: Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.
  
  At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. A Career Like No Other Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding. Long-Term Stability & Growth With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth. A Supportive & Inclusive Team At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do., CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.