Senior Asset Management & Operations Consultant

Jacobs; Hinchinbrook Shire; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Asset & Operations Management Consultant based in Australia to lead and deliver strategic asset management initiatives across water, transport and facilities sectors. You will drive lifecycle optimisation, risk-based investment planning and operations improvement for asset-intensive clients.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior consultants and contribute to business development while upholding Jacobs’ standards for safety, sustainability and

Qualifications

• Engineering, Asset Management, IT or Data Analytics degree required.
• Extensive experience delivering asset management, operations, maintenance or infrastructure advisory services.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle, asset performance, risk-based decision making and investment planning.
• Experience in operational performance improvement and maintenance optimisation.
• Experience supporting engineering, design, construction, commissioning or assurance activities.
• Knowledge of asset information management, enterprise asset management systems, data governance and digital asset solutions.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and consulting skills.
• Experience developing business cases, strategic plans and asset management plans.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project scope, schedules and budgets.
• Experience in water, transport, energy, facilities or local government sectors is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of asset management, operations and maintenance advisory projects across multiple infrastructure sectors.
• Develop asset management strategies, policies, governance models and KPIs aligned with ISO 55000 principles.
• Undertake asset investment planning, lifecycle modelling and risk-based prioritisation of CAPEX/OPEX.
• Drive asset operations and performance optimisation through advisory, maintenance strategy and reliability improvements.
• Analyse asset data to identify opportunities and support evidence-based decisions.
• Provide Engineering, Design and Construction Assurance to ensure assets meet performance and lifecycle needs.
• Review designs, construction outcomes and handover documentation for asset integrity.
• Design and implement asset information management strategies and data reporting environments.
• Support risk, safety and systems assurance integrating environmental and compliance requirements.
• Facilitate capability uplift through training, workshops and operating model development.
• Build client relationships, manage project teams and contribute to successful multidisciplinary delivery.
• Support business development and growth of Jacobs’ Asset Management and Operations capability.

Skills

Asset management

Operations improvement

Reliability engineering

Investment planning

Stakeholder engagement

Consulting skills

Business cases

Strategic plans

Asset management plans

Executive recommendations

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Asset Management

Information Technology

Data Analytics

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're helping clients make smarter, more informed decisions about their infrastructure and assets.

As part of Jacobs' Operations Management and Facility Services (OMFS) team, the Senior Asset & Operations Management Consultant will lead and support delivery of strategic asset management initiatives, operations optimisation and assurance services and field-based inspections and discovery activities across asset-intensive industries. The role supports clients in maximising asset performance, reliability, resilience and lifecycle value through data-driven decision making, risk-informed investment planning, engineering assurance and operational excellence. The position combines consulting leadership, technical expertise, project delivery and client engagement across the full asset lifecycle.

Preferably based in Queensland but considering locations in New South Wales and Victoria, we're looking for a Senior Asset & Operations Management Consultant to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering innovative asset management solutions across Australia. This position combines technical expertise, project delivery and client engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with clients to improve asset performance, optimise investment decisions and enhance the management of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. An overview of Jacobs’ asset management and operations services can be found here Asset Management | Jacobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of asset management, operations and maintenance advisory projects across water, wastewater, transport, energy, municipal services, facilities and other infrastructure sectors.
• Develop asset management strategies, policies, frameworks, governance models, KPIs and decision-making processes aligned with ISO 55000 principles.
• Undertake asset investment planning, lifecycle modelling, asset criticality assessments and risk-based prioritisation of capital and operational expenditure.
• Drive asset operations and performance optimisation initiatives through operations advisory, maintenance strategy development, reliability improvement and intelligent infrastructure solutions.
• Analyse asset condition, performance, reliability and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support evidence-based decision making.
• Provide Engineering, Design and Construction Assurance services to confirm assets are developed, delivered and commissioned in accordance with performance requirements, operational needs and lifecycle objectives.
• Review engineering designs, construction outcomes, commissioning activities and handover documentation to ensure asset integrity and operational readiness.
• Design and implement asset information management strategies, digital systems, reporting frameworks and data environments that improve visibility and decision support.
• Support risk, safety and systems assurance activities, integrating operational, environmental, safety and compliance requirements into asset management practices.
• Facilitate organisational capability uplift through training, workshops, operating model development and change management initiatives.
• Build trusted client relationships, manage project teams and contribute to successful delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to business development, proposal preparation, thought leadership and growth of Jacobs’ Asset Management and Operations capability.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Asset Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics or a related discipline
• Extensive experience delivering asset management, operations, maintenance, engineering assurance or infrastructure advisory services.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, asset performance management, risk-based decision making and investment planning.
• Experience in operational performance improvement, maintenance optimisation, reliability engineering and operational readiness programs.
• Experience supporting engineering, design, construction, commissioning or assurance activities on infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of asset information management, enterprise asset management systems, data governance and digital asset solutions.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and consulting skills.
• Experience developing business cases, strategic plans, asset management plans and executive-level recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project scope, schedules and budgets.
• Experience within water, transport, energy, facilities, local government or other asset-intensive industries is highly regarded.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be demonstrated through improved client asset performance outcomes, successful delivery of asset management and infrastructure assurance projects, development of strong and enduring client relationships, contribution to Jacobs’s and OMFS business growth, and the implementation of sustainable, data-driven asset management solutions.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.