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The Senior Engineer will lead and coordinate the activities and resources involved in the identification of asset needs and development of early solutions for the asset class in scope, while assuring adherence to defined asset policies and standards\nPlease note that you will be required to drive as part of your role, and you will need to have no more than 3 points to be considered for this position and during employment.\nEnsure the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers and employees are fully considered and accounted for throughout the planning and delivery of each service activity.\nLead and coordinate the activities and resources involved in the identification and evaluation of asset data and needs in order to develop early solutions, in line with agreed methodologies and prioritisation criteria.\nLead the development of early solutions for improvements and/or renewals, including the compiling and checking of relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, taking into account new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.\nMonitor the delivery of agreed early solutions and plans, liaising with the relevant teams to identify and/or rectify issues.\nEnsure that asset data and condition information is captured and maintained in the relevant database(s), in line with agreed standards and timescales.\nAbout you.\nA Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and member of a relevant professional Body with appropriate experience\nDegree or HND in relevant discipline, or hold the Institute of Lighting Professionals Diploma, with BS7671 Designer Certification preferred\nStrong knowledge of lighting and electrical asset condition assessment, testing and analysis and degradation modelling\nKnowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and relevant British Standards, and their application to lighting asset maintenance on the highways network\nGood experience in construction and delivery methods and knowledge of CDM 2015\nAbout us.\nHere at National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. 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