Asset Management Team Leader

Kier Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Benefits package

Job summary

Kier Group is recruiting an Asset Management Team Leader to join the Asset & Professional Services team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. You will lead and coordinate asset management across the contract, turning data into practical plans that support informed investment decisions and improved network performance.

You will manage a small team, develop colleagues, and work with operational teams, asset owners, and clients to deliver evidence-based priorities and robust asset plans for North

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, highways maintenance or infrastructure management.
• Ability to analyse asset condition, performance and lifecycle data to guide decisions.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering collaboration.
• Strong communication with a range of stakeholders to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Asset Management team with clear direction.
• Maintain asset inventories, condition data and critical information.
• Shape evidence-based priorities and investment plans using data.
• Build relationships with clients, supply chain and internal teams.
• Improve asset management processes and governance to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Asset management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We're looking for an Asset Management Team Leader to join our Asset & Professional Services team based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. This is a key role where you will lead and coordinate asset management across the contract, helping turn asset data, network condition information and long-term priorities into practical plans that support better investment decisions and improved network performance.

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: from £50,000 per year + private healthcare + benefits
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Asset Management Team Leader, you'll be working closely with operational teams, specialist asset owners, supply chain partners and the client to shape clear, evidence-based priorities and investment plans. As a team leader, you'll support and develop a small team, encouraging collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Supporting them in delivering asset management services for North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and developing the Asset Management team, providing clear direction and support
• Maintaining asset inventories, condition data and key information to support informed decision-making
• Shaping evidence-based asset priorities and investment recommendations using condition, risk and performance data
• Building positive relationships with teams, clients, supply chain partners and stakeholders
• Improving asset management processes and governance to enhance service delivery

What are we looking for?

This role of Asset Management Team Leader is ideal for someone who:

• Brings experience in asset management, highways maintenance, infrastructure management, or a related engineering environment.
• Has a proven ability to analyse asset condition, performance, and lifecycle data to support investment decisions and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Enjoys leading and developing high-performing teams, creating an environment where people can thrive and achieve their potential.
• Communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders, translating technical information into clear, practical recommendations.
• Takes a collaborative approach to problem-solving and building strong relationships to deliver successful outcomes across complex projects and programmes.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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