Asset Planning Engineer: Strategic Infrastructure Investment

Affinity Water; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

26–30 days annual leave (rising with’S

Pension scheme with company match

Wellbeing Centre access

Tap4Perks discounts

Affinity days for volunteering

Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Water is seeking an Asset Planning Engineer to support its Asset Strategy & Capital Delivery Team in developing robust, best-value investment plans for water infrastructure assets.

The role focuses on managing asset risks, leading workshops, and translating data into strategic recommendations to optimise performance, risk and cost, with responsibilities across growth planning and developer services. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear strategic recommendations.
• Experience in asset management, asset planning, infrastructure or water operations.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Asset Planning Engineer - Infrastructure within Asset Planning.
• Act as Infrastructure Asset Planner for Growth Planning, Developer Services and Affinity Water Communities.
• Lead Risk & Value Workshops, bringing stakeholders and technical experts together to agree investment priorities.
• Act as Infrastructure Asset Planner, managing asset risks and projects through the planning stage.
• Provide expert technical and asset management advice, supporting strategic recommendations and project development.
• Analyse asset and network performance to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Review root-cause analysis following asset failures and recommend effective mitigation.
• Identify and support infrastructure improvements, resilience schemes and efficiency opportunities.
• Provide technical assurance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• UK driving licence

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical translation of data

Asset management experience

Education

Degree/equivalent in Civil, Environmental, Water Engineering or related field

Job description

Affinity Water is seeking an Asset Planning Engineer to support its Asset Strategy & Capital Delivery Team in developing robust, best-value investment plans for water infrastructure assets.

The role focuses on managing asset risks, leading workshops, and translating data into strategic recommendations to optimise performance, risk and cost, with responsibilities across growth planning and developer services. A UK driving licence is required.