The Asset Lead - structures will sit within the asset investment team reporting to the Asset Investment Manager. This role will oversee all asset management activities for highways structures assets (i.e., bridges, viaducts, gantries, tunnels, retaining walls, etc).
The role is a unique opportunity to work within the Project Company (SPV) of a major infrastructure project and directly interface with other senior stakeholders, parent company and a range of supply chain across the whole life cycle of highways structures assets.
Responsibilities:
Act as the Project Sponsor in gateway meetings for structures assets lifecycle renewal projects (up to £30m per year) to ensure that projects deliver expected benefits within agreed budget; Portfolio includes iconic projects such as: QEII Bridge, Dartford Tunnels
Work closely with asset delivery team to optimise scope and delivery methodologies, and unblock/escalate any issues
Champion innovation, efficiency, and carbon reduction throughout the gateway process,
Ownership and lead the continuous improvement of asset management strategies for highway structures assets across their full lifecycle, covering inspection, maintenance, and renewal phases
Support and influence the development of the Asset Management Forward Plan, ensuring that proposed investment delivers benefits (risk mitigation, condition benefit, etc.) and meet strategic objectives and performance indicators
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