Strategic Asset Management Director | Advisory

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive health & wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support package

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Director in Asset Management to lead strategic frameworks and advise clients across highways, rail, power and utilities. You will shape investment plans, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and drive innovations to improve asset performance and sustainability.

You will work with senior executives and government/private clients, using ISO 55000 knowledge and digital tools to deliver high-impact solutions while championing SH&W standards and a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in asset management consultancy and advisory services.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 55000 and lifecycle/investment planning.
• Proven ability to engage executives and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of strategic asset management frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects with risk-based thinking.
• Lead analytical staff for long-term capital investment programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' asset management and future plans.
• Lead advisory commissions and business case development for major infra clients.
• Lead tenders to produce high-quality submissions.
• Integrate EAM/CMMS/DSTs to enhance asset performance and resilience.
• Oversee multidisciplinary projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives across assignments.
• Build and maintain client relationships and represent WSP externally.
• Mentor consultants and promote SH&W compliance within teams.

Skills

Asset management

Strategy development

Client leadership

Risk-based decision-making

Whole-life asset planning

Regulatory compliance

Digital transformation

Communication skills

Project management

Networking across sectors

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in a relevant discipline

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Decision Support Tools (DSTs)

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Director in Asset Management to lead strategic frameworks and advise clients across highways, rail, power and utilities. You will shape investment plans, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and drive innovations to improve asset performance and sustainability.

You will work with senior executives and government/private clients, using ISO 55000 knowledge and digital tools to deliver high-impact solutions while championing SH&W standards and a