Structures Asset Manager

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Shape the future of Southampton’s highways infrastructure.

We’re looking for an experienced Structures Asset Manager to lead the management of highway structures under the Highways Services Partnership (HSP) between Balfour Beatty Living Places and Southampton City Council. This is a pivotal role where you’ll act as the Technical Approval Authority (TAA), oversee inspections, and drive a rolling three-year investment programme that keeps the city moving.

• Serve as the Technical Approval Authority for all structures-related works, reviewing and approving technical submissions in line with DMRB, CDM regulations and SCC standards.
• Provide expert guidance on structural design, assessment and maintenance strategies.
• Lead the development and delivery of a three-year structures investment programme aligned with Southampton City Council’s Transport Asset Management Plan.
• Identify priority structures, prepare business cases and secure funding for investment schemes.
• Manage the general and principal inspection programme, ensuring compliance with national codes and local policies.
• Analyse inspection reports, conduct risk assessments and recommend interventions.
• Maintain accurate asset condition data and contribute to lifecycle planning.
• Liaise with council officers, internal teams and external consultants to ensure smooth programme delivery.
• Prepare and present reports to leadership teams and elected members, supporting strategic reviews and performance frameworks.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStruct
  
  E) preferred.
• Proven experience managing highway structures and acting as a Technical Approval Authority.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles, inspection regimes and investment planning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Desirable:
  Experience in public‑private partnerships or local authority frameworks, knowledge of ISO 55000 and asset management systems.

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.

• 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…

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long‑term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

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

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://disabil

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