Structures - Assistant programme Asset Manager

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Your New Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Structures -Assistant Programmes & Asset Manager to join our CEFA account in Crawley – remote working with occasional site/client visits.

Amey has worked continuously with Network Rail delivering aspects of the CEFA contracts since 2009, taking responsibility for the asset management and examination of different assets during this time.

Amey undertake Structural Examinations, Structural Assessments, Operational Property Inspections, Earthworks Examinations, Technical Monitoring and provide Rapid Response services for Network Rail in several routes throughout the United Kingdom. Civil Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA) team includes over 200 Structures Examiners working on behalf of Network Rail to assess over 70,000 structures across the UK.

Structures - Assistant Programmes & Asset Manager plays an important part to support the CEFA Operations Team in the efficient and effective provision of programme delivery to support the delivery of the CEFA project.

The standard hours of work are full time -37.5 hours per week.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure that safety is always the priority, promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with Key Processes and Safety Responsibility Statement. Undertake the role of Deputy CRE (Operations) (where required and appropriate
• Assist in ensuring that the appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW), Work Package Plan (WPP)/Task Briefing Sheet (TBS) documentation is prepared and in place at all times
• Assist in the creation, development and enhancement of the baseline programme through the Planning Robustness process
• Assist in ensuring that the programming and planning of the examination of structures is done in accordance with project requirements, updating the Programme Manager with route progress information as required
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Network Rail, in order that their programme requirements are fully understood and implemented
• Advise the Programme Manager on the procurement of suppliers and sub-contractors where required to support and enhance the core team delivery
• Determine requirements for non-rail access, plant and equipment necessary to undertake the examinations, then procure with support from the commercial team
• Support the implementation of site audits, inspections and trials as appropriate
• Manage all exam dependencies, ensuring that any issues are flagged and dealt with or escalated at the earliest opportunity
• Ensure that all physical works and enabling requirements are notified to Network Rail in a timely manner and then co-ordinated as appropriate, in line with the programme

What makes this role unique is the excellent progress and further learning opportunity for the right candidate.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Knowledge and understanding of track access planning processes and systems for delivering structural examinations on the rail infrastructure and have project experience in the rail industry, ideally planning operations on-site in a live environment, with PTS and a full UK driving license.

Ideally you will have HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Building, STE 4 competent, SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safe Work.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed and relevant experience of working in a railway operating environment to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What we offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program.

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

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Application guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at <email address removed> to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!