Senior Consultant - Asset Lifecyle Management (ALM)

Squarcle Consulting; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarcle Consulting Ltd in the United Kingdom is expanding its Asset Lifecycle Management capability. The Senior Consultant will join a team delivering advisory and project execution for asset strategies across industrial clients.

You will work onsite with clients and remotely where appropriate, leading engagements, applying ISO standards and data analytics to optimise through-life support and value. Candidates should have 3+ years in consulting and a track record of delivering advisory or

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience working in a consulting environment.
• Track record of successful delivery of advisory or technology services in a consulting context.

Responsibilities

• Engagement Management and Execution: support engagements from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables with the client and Engagement Director to align on outcomes.
• Develop realistic plans with timelines and budget constraints to meet client expectations.
• Apply through-life Asset Lifecycle Management and Integrated Logistic Support concepts to inform asset decisions.

Skills

Consulting experience

Delivery track record

Job description

ABOUT SQUARCLE / THE TEAM

Successfully delivering operational performance across multiple markets, Squarcle is an award-winning, fast-growing procurement, supply chain, and digital consultancy. ‘We optimise the performance of supply chains through the expertise of operations professionals, digitisation and data science’

We are people orientated and pride ourselves on our people first culture. Unlike many consultancies Squarcle is as equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design.

The team is made up of subject matter experts that work to an Account Director to deliver the client mandate. Working together but often independently, each consultant will be expected to work, onsite and remotely, with the client on complex engagements.

Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity and our aim is to build a diverse, dedicated, and high-performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve supply chain and operational excellence.

JOB OVERVIEW / INTRODUCTION

As our business grows, we need to inject the right balance of a) established industry expertise, b) energetic new perspectives and c) people with experience delivering consulting projects at the pace, scale and quality our clients expect.

As a Senior Consultant - Asset Lifecycle Management you will be a member of the Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) capability team which is responsible for the provision of expert asset lifecycle management advice to clients that function within a fast-moving global environment. The team is made up of subject matter experts that will contribute to projects to deliver the client mandate. Working together but often independently, each consultant will be expected to work onsite and remotely with the client on complex and engagements.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement Management and Execution

• Support consulting engagements from initiation to completion, (including planning, budgeting, mobilisation, deliverable design, content development, risk management/escalation) ensuring successful project delivery and closure.
• Support defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with the client, and the Engagement Director and team.
• Support the development of plans, to ensure timelines are adhered to and outputs are delivered within budget constraints.
• Analyse, assess, design and deliver through-life Asset Lifecycle Management and Integrated Logistic Support strategies in support of capability design and concepts, including asset strategy definition and asset portfolio management informed by ISO 55000 asset management principles.
• Support the development of innovative approaches to the provision of Integrated Support Solutions utilising data and data analytics, integrating asset information and condition data across the lifecycle into enterprise planning and applying the ISO 19650 framework where relevant.
• Apply reliability and maintainability analysis and whole-life costing to inform asset and support solution decisions, balancing cost, risk and performance across the asset lifecycle.

Capability Development

• Support the development and implementation of learning programmes, frameworks, and tools that enhance individual and organisational capabilities aligned to strategic goals.
• Support the integration of capability development into annual planning, talent strategies, and performance frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability and measurable impact.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR, and functional teams to promote capability initiatives, secure buy-in, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue follow-on work and new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Contribute to the sales and bid processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Leverage personal networks to expand the client base.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key clients and promote Squarcle Consulting.

Squarcle Management Responsibilities

• Support the internal staffing processes including performance management of assigned individuals.
• Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for performance appraisees.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and aiming to ensure buy-in for case for change and delivery approach.
• Understand client business objectives, challenges, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with clients to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.

SECONDARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the refinement of Squarcle’s delivery frameworks, ensuring they reflect best practice in ILS/TLS.
• Assist with the Squarcle recruitment and retention activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• 3+ years of professional experience working in a consulting environment, or equivalent
• Track record of successful delivery of advisory or technology services in a consulting context