Asset Engineer (0922)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and Transport for Wales is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Role
The Asset Engineer will have delegated responsibility for carrying out Governance Management for all Buildings and Structures across the TfW Asset Portfolio.
Role Responsibilities
- Take delegated responsibilities for Buildings and Civils (B&C) Asset Policies and Strategic Objectives by working with the Senior Asset Engineer, the Head of Rail Asset Management and Data Managers to integrate policies and procedures into an Asset Management and Asset System Framework.
- Review ‘Renewal' and ‘Enhancement' engineering deliverables by ensuring that work is correctly prioritised within budgetary constraints. Support the Senior Asset Engineer (B&C) in identifying renewal and enhancement opportunities and challenges.
- Take delegated responsibilities for ensuring that the Infrastructure Manager's renewals and maintenance plans meet TfW's Asset Policy and Strategic Objectives by delivering value for money for the Welsh Government.
- Responsible for subject matter risk mitigations, engineering compliance and health & safety considerations by working with the Senior Asset Engineer to evaluate risks and mitigations relevant to the discipline to ensure TfW have an active approach to assurance to safeguard the Welsh Government's investment.
- Be Masters or Postgraduate qualified and working towards Chartership in an area such as Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or have equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the transport industry.
- The ability to review design works information and temporary works design submissions.
- Experience of inspection and remote condition monitoring systems to support and assure safe and efficient asset management.
- Knowledge and experience of highway and or railway standards.
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
Equal Opportunities
We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."
Who We Are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
Next steps
See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.
We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Transport for Wales, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Transport for Wales holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.