Job Description Job Title: Asset Management Optimisation Manager Location: Flexible across the UK (Port Talbot preferred) Salary: up to £85,000 per annum Permanent Site Based Start Date: ASAP Our clients, a major UK industrial organization in the Steel industry, are looking for an Asset Management Optimisation Manager. This is a senior leadership role focused on improving asset reliability, maintenance strategy, and engineering standards across multiple UK sites. This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering and will play a key role in shaping how maintenance and asset management practices are developed, implemented, and improved across the organisation. Benefits: Salary up to £85,000 per annum 35 days annual leave Annual pay review and performance-related bonus scheme Private healthcare (individual cover) One of the UK’s leading pension schemes (10% employer / 6% employee) Training and support towards professional accreditation (e.g. Chartered Project Professional) Lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking, employee assistance programme, and discounts with major brands (Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover, etc.) The Role As Asset Management Optimisation Manager, you will lead the development and deployment of asset management and maintenance strategies across the business. Your work will focus on improving reliability, driving best practice, and ensuring effective processes and standards are in place across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and implementation of asset management and maintenance strategies across the organisation Supporting the delivery of reliability improvement programmes and asset integrity policies Analysing asset management processes and identifying opportunities for improvement Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in areas such as preventative maintenance, strategic asset planning, and condition-based maintenance Developing standards, metrics, and guidance to improve maintenance performance Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across engineering teams Supporting the governance and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and frameworks Managing and maintaining engineering standards and documentation Contributing to improvement projects and working with international engineering teams Engaging with external stakeholders and benchmarking best practices within the industry This role works closely with engineering teams across multiple sites and may involve occasional international travel. What We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, candidates should have strong engineering leadership experience and a background in maintenance or asset management. Key requirements include: Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Significant experience in maintenance, reliability, or asset management Knowledge of Asset Management Systems aligned with ISO 55000 Experience reviewing, assessing, or auditing engineering or maintenance processes Strong organisational and analytical skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Experience driving continuous improvement and sharing best practices Comfortable working in a multi-site and international environment Ability to deliver training or guidance within your area of expertise If you’re an experienced engineering professional with a passion for asset reliability, maintenance excellence, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. jessicaeci