About the role
This is a great opportunity to join a long‑term, high‑profile infrastructure project, with over 13 years remaining, offering both stability and real scope for career growth.
As a Linear Asset Technician, you will support the management and improvement of key network assets, working on forward planning, technical assessments and continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a mix of office and site‑based work, giving you valuable hands‑on experience and exposure to a wide range of stakeholders.
If you are looking to build your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to a complex and evolving network, this role offers both development and long‑term opportunity.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will support the day‑to‑day management of key assets across the network, with a mix of site-based and office-based work.
You will:
- Carry out site visits to assess assets and upload accurate information to the asset register
- Help respond to technical and HAIL queries, working with others to find practical solutions
- Support the Linear Asset Manager with a range of activities, including:
- Reviewing Asset Management Forward Plans
- Gathering technical information on defects and repair approaches
- Preparing clear information for meetings and updates
This is a varied role where you will learn on the job, build your confidence, and contribute to improving how assets are managed across the network.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, brings a practical mindset, and enjoys working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
You will ideally have:
- Be working towards an HNC or HND (or equivalent qualification)
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft packages and asset management systems
- Practical experience within an asset management environment
- Experience of working on a National Highways Area type contract
- A full UK driving licence
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both internal and external stakeholders
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and are keen to hear from those who are motivated to grow and develop in the role.
Why work for us
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.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- 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…
Diversity and inclusion
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.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment, and to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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