Asset Engineer

Title : Asset Engineer

Job Description: Asset Engineer

Company: CLT LONG-TERM CONTRACTS

Location: Portsmouth

Country: United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Publication Date: 26 Aug 2025

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the role

Colas Ltd. have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Engineer to join the Asset team based in Portsmouth(PO6 1TA). Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out PANDEF (Process of Analysis Deflections) analysis validation and sensitivity in support of Pavement Asset Network Condition Indicator processing and also carry out the Footway Condition Index data analysis.

Main Responsibilities

As an Engineer for the Asset team, you will be required: to c arry out PCI sensitivity for road sections - using probable deflections and traffic to produce a list of vulnerable sections, pavement Residual Life Analysis, prepare NCI and FCI methodology and process reports, carryout SCRIM and accident analysis risk sites, carry out DFT SCRIM and work done survey data analysis, asset valuation analysis, assist in VRS data analysis and inspections management, assist in carrying out Pendulum testing for accident risk sites, assist in carrying out retroreflectivity test road marking, to carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager. To ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Transport Engineering preferred or relevant experience. We are also open to a Graduate who will have the right attitude towards working and learning the role. You will have great communication skills and be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suites, in particular Excel. A fu ll UK Driving Licence is required for this role.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

+ A salary between £25,000 and £28,000 (dependent on experience)

+ Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%

+ Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary

+ 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays

+ Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

+ Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)

+ Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification

+ Ongoing personal / professional development

+ Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Note to Recruitment Agencies

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.

As a business, we hold three core valuesCaring,SharingandDaring. We are committed toCaringfor our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met,Sharingour knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset,Daringto welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.

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