Rail Asset Management Lead

Arcadis; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Rail Asset Management leader based in Warrington, UK. This role involves developing and delivering the UK Rail asset management strategy and managing consultancy projects. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience in asset management, along with rail infrastructure expertise and strong industry connections. The position offers opportunities for growth and career development within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Meaningful work

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in asset management.
• Combination of asset management process skills and rail infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading asset management projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Rail Asset Management strategy.
• Manage asset management consultancy projects.
• Engage with clients to develop value propositions in the rail market.

Skills

Senior leadership in asset management

Rail infrastructure experience

Tender management

Risk management

Chartered or Fellowship status

Education

Recognised Institute of Asset Management certifications

Job description

Overview

Arcadis Warrington, United Kingdom. Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are a global team of more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Our vision is to be the leading asset management organization, supporting clients to optimize performance and value from their physical assets through the lifecycle of planning, creation, maintenance, operation and disposal. We combine digital, engineering, data analytics and consultancy expertise to deliver sustainable and predictive asset management solutions for asset‑intensive organisations, enabling operational, tactical and strategic decisions in a changing environment.

Based in the UK, we have an opportunity for a senior Rail Asset Management leader to join our team. You will help develop and deliver the UK Rail asset management strategy, lead asset management consultancy projects, and help develop value propositions in our rail business. You will also support the wider asset management consulting and advisory business through Mobility, Resilience and Places. You will be a key member of the Rail team, reporting to the Business Director for Rail S & I, and work with the Head of Highways Asset Management to ensure a coherent Arcadis Asset Management offering across Mobility. This is a maturing team with opportunities for growth and career development for individuals with a growth mindset.

Role Description

Our vision is to be the leading asset management organization supporting clients to optimize performance and value from physical assets throughout their lifecycle. We combine our digital, engineering, data analytics and consultancy expertise to deliver sustainable and predictive asset management solutions for asset‑intensive organisations, enabling informed decision making.

Role based in the UK: Senior Rail Asset Management leader responsible for developing and delivering the UK Rail asset management strategy, leading asset management consultancy projects, and contributing to value propositions within the rail business. You will also support the broader asset management consulting and advisory capabilities across Mobility, Resilience and Places.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the year-on-year Rail Asset Management strategy and the 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 business plan targets
• Development and delivery of the Rail Asset Management Net Revenue Target
• Asset Management project portfolio to be delivered with Global Excellence Centres
• Define and develop specific Arcadis Rail Asset Management skills and capabilities to take to market and recruit to increase capability and capacity
• Co-create the UK Mobility asset management strategy and annual asset management plans by account, across the Arcadis business
• Lead asset management client engagement, develop value propositions and tenders in the rail market, and support the pursuit of 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, with quality and budget targets, while exceeding client expectations
• Support our Global capability, particularly in relation to international asset management standards (e.g., ISO 55000) 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 experience, asset class expertise and/or asset management transformation programmes
• Strong links to industry, clients and profession of Asset Management to support capability growth in Arcadis
• Experience leading and delivering asset management projects addressing strategic, tactical or operational challenges (e.g., Asset Management strategies, RAMS, O&M planning, decision support tools, regulator reviews, operational readiness, asset data quality assessments, AM maturity)
• Tender management and bid experience
• Good understanding of risk management (e.g., FMECA, Bow Tie, Fishbone), ISO 55000, asset management, maintenance engineering 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. We believe every contribution matters and advocate a skills-based approach to maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous world.

Join Arcadis to create a legacy and support a diverse, inclusive workplace where equality, diversity and belonging are part of how we operate.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Our commitment is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of how we improve quality of life, with six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Professional Services

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