Principle / Associate Asset Management Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international infrastructure firm in Cardiff seeks a professional to lead asset performance projects and provide strategic asset management advice. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in applying advanced analytical techniques to improve business performance. The role includes opportunities for travel and requires strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks for support

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a blend of technical, stakeholder engagement, financial, and project management skills.
• Proven track record in applying digital asset management and advanced analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop asset performance business with clients.
• Deliver strategic asset management advice including gap analysis.
• Provide assurance and regulatory advice for UK Water utilities.

Skills

Asset performance monitoring

Digital asset management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

“At Atkins we offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

Our Infrastructure Division is supporting many of the major infrastructure programmes across the UK as well as major international projects. Our focus is to deliver effective outcomes by optimising the performance of both new and existing assets. Our Infrastructure Asset Management Practice is a key component of this, enabling us to ensure customers’ outcomes are realised in the projects we undertake as well as delivering bespoke sector-specific solutions to optimise asset performance. Atkins provides the opportunity to influence some of the most significant infrastructure programmes in the UK as well as develop and implement innovative solutions across the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our asset performance business with our clients, delivering data‑driven solutions, asset management, regulatory, and technical advice to a range of clients in the UK and internationally.
• Asset performance monitoring and benchmarking, including the use/development of dashboards and digital tools to drive improved performance.
• Strategic planning, including development of risk-based decision‑making tools and methodologies, and prioritisation.
• Tactical planning to turn business plans into reality and deliver outcomes.
• Provide assurance and regulatory advice for UK Water utilities and internationally.
• Deliver strategic asset management advice, including gap analysis and improvement plans against ISO55001 and related business processes.
• Lead Asset Management Projects and provide Asset Management Leadership for significant strategic projects; build and co-ordinate a team to deliver solutions within the Aviation market.

Your Purpose

Candidates should have a blend of technical, stakeholder engagement, financial, and project management skills to win and deliver projects.

• Background in winning and serving clients on major projects, strong technical foundation, excellent communication and organizational skills, and thorough knowledge of aviation clients.
• Participate in strategic planning for aviation to maximise profitability, marketing capabilities, operational efficiencies, and quality.
• Leverage existing and develop new aviation client relationships to identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Assist in developing project work plans; participate in reviews of schedules, budgets, milestones, and work products.
• Contribute to the development of annual and strategic plans for the area of responsibility and implement accordingly.
• Pursue new project opportunities for the area of responsibility by maintaining client contacts; evaluate new opportunities for the area of responsibility.
• Identify and work toward the resolution of client relations problems.

What you can bring

Candidates for this role must be open to UK and potentially international travel and periods away from their home office on a regular basis.

• Proven track record in applying digital asset management and advanced analytical techniques to improve business performance and address client challenges.
• Confident, professional manner with a “Can Do” approach.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex matters to clients and internal stakeholders clearly.
• Commercially astute.
• Supportive and encouraging approach to identifying and nurturing talent.
• Ability to work collaboratively within Atkins, with the supply chain and with clients.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Asset Management Qualifications, preferred but not essential.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body preferred but not essential.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn\'s Top 25 Companies, and recognised in The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, data, and new approaches to help clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. We challenge the status quo as work becomes more complex.

We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, with programmes like the global Engineering Net-Zero and EDAROTH community housing, and active employee networks supporting awareness, allyship, and inclusion. We also support communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces, and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 UK residency of 5 years or longer. Do not include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

Equal opportunities
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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