Job summary

This permanent role will involve working on the prestigious M25 project, managing highways linear assets such as pavement, geotechnical, drainage, and road restraint systems.

Key skills required for this role

asset management highways highway pavement linear

Important

Asset management - highways / pavements

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing asset management activities for highways linear assets within the Asset Investment Team
• Owning and implementing asset management strategies covering the lifecycle of highways linear assets
• Acting as a sponsor in gateway meetings to ensure lifecycle renewal projects deliver expected benefits within budget
• Collaborating with the Engineering Manager and the Commercial & Asset Delivery team to optimise scopes and delivery methodologies
• Supporting the Engineering Manager with technical approvals and alternative proposals
• Driving innovation, efficiency and carbon reduction throughout the gateway process
• Developing innovation business cases based on long-term asset risks and opportunities
• Supporting the development of the Asset Management Forward Plan and Annual Asset Management Report
• Understanding and acting as a source of knowledge for contractual and system requirements around asset management obligations
• Collaborating with relevant teams to understand impacts of strategic changes, standards changes, and third-party schemes on contract and asset performance

Job Requirements:

• Experience in managing large-scale and complex infrastructure assets, ideally highways linear assets
• Chartered Engineer (ICE or equivalent) or relevant accreditation
• Ability to set, challenge, and refine Asset Management Strategies for highways linear assets
• Strong decision-making skills, balancing stakeholder requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactivity and ability to operate autonomously in a senior team
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• IT literacy; knowledge of Asset Management IT systems is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading global consulting and engineering firm
• Engagement in innovative projects with a focus on sustainability and carbon reduction
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Asset Lead looking for an exciting opportunity to influence the future of asset management on a major infrastructure project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.