Asset Investment Planning Lead – Asset & Network Planning

Egis Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an Asset Investment Planning Lead to manage the strategic asset management planning for the M25 portfolio. This includes overseeing maintenance, implementing strategies for continuous improvement, and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Applicants should possess a Chartered status and strong influencing skills, with experience in asset investment within critical infrastructure. The role offers flexible working options within the UK, with a focus on sustainability goals.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of asset investment in a construction-critical infrastructure environment.
• Experience working in Joint Venture arrangements is desirable.
• Experience in roads/tunnels and/or highway structures asset management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management strategies and implement forward-looking asset management plans.
• Oversee maintenance and renewal delivery functions against metrics.
• Drive environmental and sustainability goals aligned with net-zero commitments.

Skills

Strong stakeholder influencing and management skills

Project focused leader

Data analytics and data-driven decision making

Education

Chartered / Incorporated status with a recognised UK institution

Tools

Decision Support Tools and Asset Management systems

Job description

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200000 vehicles per day and its a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels so it requires high levels of performance constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.

The Asset Investment Planning Lead is the Asset Management Strategy Sponsor and is accountable for the strategic asset management planning and performance of the M25 DBFO portfolio including Paved Areas Structures Dartford Crossings and the wider Tunnels and Ancillaries portfolio. This role supports the delivery of a TOTEX investment approach that is applied across Planned Maintenance Lifecycle Renewals and Improvements with projected investments exceeding 70 million per annum over the remaining 15 years of the contract. Providing strategic direction and leadership the AIP Lead will interface with the specialist asset management teams across a diverse range of assets including : TechnologyTunnel mechanical and electrical systemsLightingPavementStructuresDrainageVehicle restraint systemsRoad markings & signage

The AIP Lead will also oversee and engage with the Asset Delivery team and Commercial Team supporting that agreed project programme and portfolios plans remain on track in terms of time quality and performance.

They will highlight and escalation delivery issues where necessary ensuring the business is aware of any asset or operational impacts caused by delays or failures. As a co-custodian of the Asset Strategy the candidate will collaborate with the Asset Managers to ensure our forward-looking positions exhibit strong alignment with business and asset management objectives and retain a strong focus on deliverability. A key aspect of the role is effectively communicating the asset strategyexplaining decisions priorities risks and opportunities to a diverse audience. The role also requires building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including CPS functions supply chains and clients.

Accountabilities

Provide leadership across CPS Asset Managers suppliers and stakeholders to ensure that Asset Management Strategies are implemented and evidenced by our forward-looking Asset Management Plans.

Act as the internal Client for PDA Asset Portfolio helping to define budgets for maintenance renewals and improvement activities.

Ensure effective asset management guiding specialist teams to identify prioritise and implement value-driven maintenance and renewal solutions. Ensure these are accurately reflected in the Asset Management Forward Plan (AMFP).

Foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement within asset delivery teams . Oversee maintenance and renewal delivery functions refine integrated delivery plans and monitor progress against time quality and cost metricsescalating issues when necessary.

Foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement within commercial and supply chain teams . Support and guide commercial information and development of robust spending forecasts.Oversee the development and implementation of key policies and documentation including the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) asset management policies methodologies performance specifications and operating processes.

Manage holistic risk plans addressing potential impacts of change and ensuring resilience in asset operations.

Drive environmental and sustainability goals ensuring alignment with CPS commitments to net-zero and biodiversity net gain.

Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including CPS functional areas CP and National Highways (NH) to align with CPS delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification ideally Chartered / Incorporated status with a recognised and relevant UK institution.
• Experience of asset investment and delivering value for money management in a construction-critical infrastructure environment
• Strong stakeholder influencing and management skills
• Project focussed leader with demonstrable experience building collaboration in teams for continuous improvement
• Experience of working in a Joint Venture or similar arrangement (desirable).
• Experience of roads / tunnels and / or highway structures asset management (desirable)
• Good grasp of data analytics and data driven decision making.
• Development / Use / Implementation of Decision Support Tools and Asset Management systems.

Personal attributes

• Strategic thinker influencing problem solving and empowering decisions
• Effective strategic communicator with confident challenging skills
• Inspirational leader with demonstratable skills to nurture and develop outcome focussed and positive teams
• Strong planning and decision making to deliver continuous improvement
• Business and politically astute
• Resilient and adaptable

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.

Additional Information

• This role offers flexible working and can be based from any of our key sites South Mimms Leatherhead or Dartford
• Please note to be considered for this role you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Child Care,Internal Audit,Facilities Management,Agriculture,Credit,Application Development

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1