Balfour Beatty plc
Senior Technology Engineer (ITS)
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About The Role
Balfour Beatty currently have an opportunity for a Senior Technology Engineer, to work on the M25, one of the busiest sections of road in the UK and one of the most important!
As part of the Connect Plus Services business based in Leatherhead, you will be responsible for assisting in the efficient service delivery of the M25 DBFO Network by undertaking a wide range of incident response, hazard clearance, network maintenance and much more.
As a Senior Technology Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and provision of cost-effective design solutions to maintain or improve the M25 ITS/ Technology assets with consideration of the needs of key stakeholders, in addition to delivering outcomes agreed with National Highways to programme and budget.
What you'll be doing
- ITS/ Technology Design schemes. Complete Technology design for a range of ITS assets (CCTV, signals, VMS, ERT, MIDAS, etc) on time and to budget, present/report to Client on progress.
- Assist the wider Design Team in various Improvement and Renewal Schemes.
- Deliver agreed outcomes and scope, on time and to budget to technical standards and legal requirements.
- Undertake optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.
- Develop and agree briefs with the design team and design suppliers, to cover scope, budget and programme, obtaining agreement from Asset head for the same.
- Prepare and submit instructions to design suppliers.
- Ensure that all designs meet the quality standards required by the DBFO contract and CPS internal standards.
- Work with the Project Manager for internal reviews during the design phase to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved.
- Contribute to design and supplier costs and budget and review supplier invoices for payment when required.
- Liaise with National Highways on technical issues and submissions.
- Liaise internally with other teams within Connect Plus (CP) and CPS as required.
- Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as Highway Authorities, Planning Authorities and statutory undertakers.
- Report to the project manager on performance against budget and programme.
- Lead innovation and continual improvement in the delivery of schemes and techniques used in design and construction.
- Support the development of in-house design capability and continuous improvement of processes and deliverables.
- Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the project with the aim of sharing it across the business.
- Ensure the Principal Designer and delegated duties are met under CDM.
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Who we're looking for
Essential
- Relevant vocational qualifications (BEng/BSc/HNC/HND Desirable).
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution (IET or IHE).
- Working towards IEng or CEng level.
- Competent in ITS/ Technology Design and Assessment.
- Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
- Competent in exercising the Designer’s duties and the Principal Designer duties under CDM.
- Excellent IT Skills and Microsoft Office is essential.
- Knowledge of design and assessment standards (DMRB / MCHW / IEC / 18th Edition IET Requirements for Electrical Installations (C&G 2382) etc.) relevant to ITS/ Technology.
- Working knowledge of ITS/ Technology equipment (CCTV, signals, VMS, ERT, MIDAS, etc).
Good to have
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of communication networks and cyber security.
- Experience of highway design at various stages of the project life cycle.
- Experience in the preparation and checking of reports and drawings for designs or, construction projects.
- Hold appropriate CSCS card registration.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project.
- Consultation experience with National Highways, Local Councils, Emergency Services and key stakeholders.
- Broad skills, knowledge/understanding of other Technology related design areas.
- Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement.
Personal attributes
- Good Communication skills.
- Project management and team building skills.
- Ability to develop relationships and engender trust at all levels of the Connect Plus Services organisation and with Clients.
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?
Benefits
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…
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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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