Structures Technician

Job Description

Your new roleWe have an opportunity for a Structures Technician who will assist in the production of the forward work programme for Highway Structures through the identification of asset specific needs and early solutions. You will need to be IT proficient and adept inuse of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word to be able to assist in the production of technical briefs, programmes and reports.You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employmentWhat youll be leading on Identifying and evaluating asset specific needs to contribute to the development of the future maintenance work programme. The updating and interrogation of the internal Bridge Management System (IAMIS). Identifying and managing asset studies and testing/investigations, including assistance with production of tender documentation. The capture of asset data and condition information, through site visits, in line with agreed standards and timescales. Supervision of minor emergency repairs. Developing technical briefs with buildable solutions to be provided to the delivery team based on the works identified in the forward work programme.To be successful Knowledge of highway structure inspections and an awareness of condition deterioration. Knowledge of Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB) standards and their application on the highways network. Evidence of good organisational and communication skills. Knowledge of the Value Management process or cost benefit analysis of schemes. (Desirable). Knowledge of highway structures design and assessment (Desirable).A bit about usMaking sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future. We will achieve this throughthe delivery our capital programme, supporting customers on the road with our Traffic Officer Service and managing incidents effectively. About Us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to dobetter and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.An informal blended working approach has been adopted for many of our roles across National Highways. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and were open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please waituntil the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible.Our benefits packageOur total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%.We also offer:

• Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
• A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
• Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience

And we are:

• Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
• Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme

Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effortSo if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then youll be a great fit for our organisationAnd finally we reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires