Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. About your role… Our Strategic Asset Management team is growing, working across sectors providing advisory and consultancy services to road, rail and aviation clients. As an Associate within the team, you will work closely with our Head of Strategic Asset Management and Asset Management Directors in delivering our ambitious growth plans. You will provide technical leadership to our teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead teams, mentor and support junior team members. You will be expected to take a leading role across our Strategic Asset Management portfolio on all aspects of delivery, project performance, client relationships and people development whilst contributing to the operational performance of the team. Working closely with our Head of Strategic Asset Management, you will contribute towards our team strategy, delivering to its monthly and annual business targets. In this role your responsibilities will include: Safety, health and well-being (SH&W) leadership – there’s nothing more important than the safety. health and wellbeing of our teams, you will demonstrate strong leadership embedding our SH&W culture across our teams. Working with Head of Strategic Asset Management, you will contribute towards the operational performance of the team, such as: Ensuring successful commercial project performance Delivering to our monthly business KPI’s Lead the development and implementation of strategic asset management frameworks for clients across infrastructure and other sectors (e.g. highways, transportation, rail, defence, utilities). Provide technical leadership on complex projects, applying expertise in risk-based decision-making, whole-life asset planning, information management and regulatory compliance. Lead analytical staff and technical experts to inform long-term capital investment programmes. Managed resources and develop relationships with other teams Agree fees and manage the commercial position on projects What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Engineer or similar. It is expected that this experience will include the following: A strong understanding of the design and maintenance engineering challenges faced by at least one industry, preferably including highways. Experience of working with asset data systems, including configuring or specifying Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Decision Support Tools (DSTs). A demonstrable experience and understanding of asset management practices and theory, and business strategy. Broad knowledge of the regulatory frameworks affecting infrastructure development in the UK. A strong expertise in ISO 55000, asset lifecycle planning, investment planning, risk-based asset management strategies and digital transformation in asset management A business acumen and desire to progress into an operational role. Ability to develop strong relationships with clients. Ability to build relationships and work with resources and teams across the business (regionally and internationally). Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence financial performance on projects Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. LI-JL1