Pavement Engineer - M25

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Pavement Engineer - M25

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Pavement Engineer to lead and support the effective management of pavement assets on the M25.

As a Pavement Engineer you’ll develop and deliver long‑term, value‑driven maintenance and renewal strategies aligned with DBFO objectives, improve asset management systems such as HAPMS and Agile, collect and maintain highway inventory data, and support pavement projects. You’ll assist in managing surveys and inspections, mentor junior team members, collaborate across technical, commercial and stakeholder teams, and participate in a 24‑hour emergency call‑out rota (minimum six days in six weeks).

The role is based in Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms.

• Manage the condition, performance and renewal of pavement assets across the network.
• Provide technical support to engineers and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including National Highways and DBFO Co.
• Work closely with the O&M team to support maintenance activities and advise on emergency or temporary repairs.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Pavement Asset Management Forward Plan (AMFP), including 5‑ and 30‑year programmes, in line with DBFO contract requirements.
• Carry out inspections, lifecycle analysis, whole‑life assessments and contribute to asset strategy reviews.
• Identify and implement innovations to improve asset management practices.
• Actively promote a strong health and safety culture and support CPS’s Zero Harm and sustainability commitments.
• Respond to urgent issues and participate in the emergency call‑out rota.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
• Working towards or holding membership of a professional body (e.g. ICE, CIHT, or equivalent).
• Understanding of pavement design standards (DMRB, MCHW) and pavement maintenance practices, including RWSC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to adapt to asset management systems such as Agile.
• Familiar with real‑time asset databases and willing to embrace evolving digital tools.
• Awareness of related areas such as drainage, geotechnical engineering and commercial impacts of operational changes.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and key stakeholders, including DBFO Co and National Highways.

• Smart working with staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working (where roles allow).
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

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 across eight locations on the M25, we support the operation of the motorway 24/7.

Balfour Beatty values diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from Veterans and reservists. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and removing barriers for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction