Asset Management Consultant/ Asset Planner

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training & professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking junior Asset Investment Planners to support water and wastewater asset programs, managing maintenance, refurbishment and renewal onsite in the UK. You will develop costed investment plans, engage with stakeholders, and travel 2–3 days a week to client offices.

Join us to contribute to policy alignment, regulatory compliance and the delivery of sustainable water infrastructure projects with a supportive team across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset investment planning and management, especially water-related civil engineering.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legislation applicable to water industry assets.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills with presentation to stakeholders up to senior management level.
• Willingness to travel within the UK 2–3 days per week and hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for Asset Investment Plans in your portfolio and adapt to changing conditions.
• Develop costed programs of work with stakeholders and create project briefs for delivery.
• Collaborate with Asset Management and Operations to identify gaps and interventions.
• Attend site and virtual meetings with AtkinsRealis or client staff.

Skills

Asset investment planning

Water assets knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

GIS skills

Autonomy

Driving licence

Tools

Copperleaf

GIS software

Job description

Overview

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Infrastructure Asset & Information Management practice. We are looking for passionate individuals at a junior grade level, to fill the role of Asset Investment Planner. Experience in managing infrastructure assets is essential. Initially, these roles will focus on Water and Wastewater infrastructure clients. As these roles require onsite time at the client\'s location, we are seeking UK-based candidates only.

Responsibilities

As an Asset Investment Planner, you will manage a diverse portfolio of assets, including maintenance, refurbishment, and renewal. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing gaps in asset performance against defined policies and strategies.
• Defining necessary interventions for both above and below ground reservoir estates.
• Using a risk-based approach to prioritize investment and develop costed programs of work to achieve specific and measurable outcomes.

You will gain an understanding of asset policies for water storage assets and actively contribute to defining compliance activities in line with these policies. The ideal candidate should be aware of water company performance commitments, including drinking water quality and statutory reservoir requirements.

Your role

• Be responsible for the Asset Investment Plans in your portfolio, responding to changing business conditions and needs.
• Develop appropriately costed programs of work with key stakeholders and create project briefs for delivery by others.
• Work with other Asset Management teams to assess gaps between published policies and current asset performance, raising these as investment needs.
• Collaborate with Operations and other functional areas to define critical operational interventions and maintenance requirements.
• Trade off different risks and priorities at the overall plan level, ensuring alignment with wider objectives and achieving buy-in from cross-business functions.
• Sponsor projects with the support of senior asset planners and the Asset Planning Manager, ensuring deliverables are robust, fit for purpose, and meet operational needs.
• Incorporate lessons learned into the Asset Planning process by reviewing the plan's success in achieving its aims.
• Attend site and virtual meetings with other AtkinsRealis or client staff.

About You

• Previous asset investment planning and management experience and/or knowledge/experience in water-related civil engineering schemes.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory and legislation applicable to water industry assets.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills, with confidence in presenting to key stakeholders up to senior management level.
• Ability to travel and be seconded to a client within the UK, typically at the client offices 2 to 3 days a week.
• Strong IT skills, including GIS systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Desirable: Previous use of asset investment planning tools, such as Copperleaf.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.