Asset Protection Engineer – Engineering/Construction

The Asset Protection Engineer is responsible for:

• Ensuring that all the commitments with the third parties from the Legal Agreements listed in the Commitment register are delivered in a timely manner
• Developing, planning, coordinating the design and implementation of Building Structural Mitigation Measures recommended in the Stage 3 Building Damage Assessments
• Carrying out inspections necessary for managing the effects of the works on Grade I/II listed buildings within the zone of influence of the tunnels and shafts.

The role will include liaising with LU, Designers, Tier 2 Contractors and Third Parties to ensure the design and works are implemented as appropriate and sufficient for the requirements in a timely manner.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The accountabilities and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Owner of the Commitments Register, i.e. coordinate with the rest of the team to ensure all the deliverables are in place in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinate with Designers and construction team to ensure successful completion of the building Structural Mitigation Measures design is sufficient to assure LU and key Stakeholders.
• Liaise with the consents team to provide information relating to the design and implementation of the Structural Mitigation Measures.
• Liaise with the consents team to plan Inspections.
• Maintain and co-ordinate design documentation, safety, programme, cost, environmental and community risks involved with Structural Mitigation Measures and Inspection works.
• Liaise with I&M team to ensure consistent approach with Structural Mitigation Measures.
• Ensure Structural Mitigation Measures input into monitoring documentation and review process.
• Undertake site inspections during implementation to ensure works are executed as per the design.
• Raise non-conformances taking immediate corrective action whenever possible.
• Review Method Statements and procedures for site based activities.
• Co-ordinate logistics for all site works including plant, materials and equipment required to undertake the works.
• Maintain good community and Third Party relations.
• Assist with preparation and procurement of sub-contractors as required for Structural Mitigation Measures, Inspections and any other works that may arise relating to building mitigation.
• Co-ordinate and inspect buildings during the zone of influence of tunnelling and excavation activities and report to review meetings.
• Ensure all relevant information from Stage 3 Damage Assessments, Defect Surveys, Structural Mitigation Measures design and Inspection findings are correlated and recorded for each building.
• Co-ordinate all close out works for decommissioning of the Structural Mitigation Measures including preparing/reviewing documentation, planning, liaising with, Designers, Subcontractors, LU and Stakeholders.
• Work with Commercial and Change teams to agree budgets for planned works.
• Assist Change team with identification and recovery of additional entitlements.
• Ensure works are completed within budget and to programme.
• Work with Commercial and Cost teams to ensure cost forecasts are realistic and periodically updated.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Mandatory

• The role will require the post holder to have excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and to be able to report at all levels.
• The post holder will be educated to degree or higher level in a surveying, engineering, mining or construction discipline. An HNC or HND (or equivalent) or a fully recorded vocational training to an equivalent level (Mining Qualifications Board; Mine Surveyors Certificate or similar) may be acceptable where a significant level of experience in a technical engineering role can be demonstrated.
• Experience in a similar role within the construction or mining industries
• A good working knowledge of relevant safety legislation
• Appropriate CSCS card type and level

Desirable

• Previous experience in rail environment
• Previous experience in LU environment
• Membership of an appropriate Professional body.
• SSSTS or SMSTS training