Rail Asset Management Lead

Arcadis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Rail Asset Management Lead to develop and deliver asset management strategies in the rail sector. This senior position involves leading consultancy projects, engaging with clients, and growing the Rail Asset Management team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in asset management strategy and extensive knowledge of the rail industry. This role offers opportunities for growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing asset management strategy.
• End market experience in rail infrastructure.
• Experience with asset management transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Rail Asset Management strategy.
• Grow revenue and headcount in the Rail Asset Management team.
• Define and develop Rail Asset Management skills and capabilities.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in asset management

Asset management process skills

Strong links to industry clients

Experience leading consultancy delivery

Tender management and bid experience

Good understanding of risk management

Chartered or Fellowship status

Recognised Institute of Asset Management certifications

Job description

Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role: Rail Asset Management Lead

Based in the UK, this is a senior Rail Asset Management leader role to help develop and deliver our UK Rail asset management strategy, lead asset management consultancy projects, and help develop value propositions in our rail business. You will provide support to the wider asset management consulting and advisory business through our global Mobility, Resilience and Places areas. You will work with the Rail team, reporting to the Business Director for Rail S & I, and collaborate with the Head of Highways Asset Management to ensure a coherent Asset Management offer across Mobility. This is a maturing team offering opportunities for growth and career development for individuals with a growth mindset.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the year on year Rail Asset Management strategy and delivery of the Asset Management portfolio for Rail through all stages of Arcadis Way (MtO, PtW and DtR)
• Sustainable growth in revenue and headcount of the Rail Asset Management team in line with the business plan targets
• Development and delivery of the Rail Asset Management Net Revenue Target
• Asset Management project portfolio to be delivered with our Global Excellence Centres
• Lead the definition and development of Arcadis Rail Asset Management skills and capabilities and recruit to increase capability and capacity in this service line
• With the Head of Highways Asset Management co-create the UK Mobility asset management strategy and annual asset management plans by account, spanning all parts of the Arcadis business
• Lead asset management client engagement, develop value propositions and tenders in the rail market, and support the wider business in pursuing strategic opportunities
• Line management and career development of direct reports in line with the asset management strategy
• Oversee delivery of asset management projects on time, within quality and budget targets, aiming to exceed client expectations
• Support our Global capability, particularly in relation to ISO55000 and risk / maintenance advisory
• Thought leadership and external presentations at industry events

Qualifications & Experience

• Senior leadership experience in asset management in a consultancy, client or regulator environment, developing and implementing asset management strategy and plans
• Combination of asset management process skills, rail infrastructure end market experience, asset class SME knowledge, and/or asset management transformation programmes
• Strong links to the industry, clients and profession of Asset Management to support capability development and growth of Arcadis Asset Management business
• Experience leading consultancy delivery of asset management projects addressing strategic, tactical and/or operational challenges (e.g., Asset Management strategies, Plans, RAMS, O&M planning, regulator reviews, operational readiness, asset data quality assessments, AM maturity gap analysis)
• Tender management and bid experience
• Good understanding of risk management (e.g., FMECA, Bow Tie, Fishbone), ISO55000, asset management, maintenance engineering (e.g., RCM) and/or Six Sigma tools
• Chartered or Fellowship status
• Recognised Institute of Asset Management certifications (or working towards certification)

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best and take a skills-based approach to career development. You’ll do meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to equality and inclusion and strive to be an employer of choice. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to how we improve quality of life, and we work across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services