Highway Asset Manager

5 days ago

Ampthill, United Kingdom AKTON Recruitment Group Full time

Job Advertisement: Highway Asset Manager


Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

Location: Central Bedfordshire

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Highway Asset Manager to oversee the strategic management of our extensive highway assets, valued at approximately £1.6 billion. As our region continues to grow, this role will harness future technological advances to maximise the lifespan and efficiency of our assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Manage the development and maintenance of multi-million pound annual and long-term plans using asset and condition data.
  • Data-Driven Approach: Lead an asset data-led approach, including asset inventory data, condition data, deterioration modelling, lifecycle plans, and service levels to meet national standards.
  • Policy Development: Develop, monitor, and review Asset Management Policies and Strategies, ensuring timely data collection and interpretation.
  • Team Management: Lead and develop a team of technical staff, providing direction and support to achieve their potential.
  • Budget Management: Allocate, monitor, and report on budgets associated with the planned maintenance of highway assets.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with contractors, elected members, and other stakeholders to deliver efficient and cost-effective asset management solutions.

Your Team:

  • Ensure the strategic management of highway assets to meet service needs and priorities.
  • Champion asset management and planning principles across the wider Highways service.
  • Provide excellent responsiveness and service to all stakeholders.

Your Customers:

  • Residents and the public
  • Elected members and town/parish councils
  • Staff within the organisation
  • MPs, government officials, senior personnel from other councils and partner organisations
  • Statutory undertakers and developers

About You:

  • Experience: Extensive experience in the Highways and Transport sector with developed knowledge of Asset Management software and industry codes of practice.
  • Skills: Strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver a service integrating whole-life asset planning principles.
  • Communication: Excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
  • Leadership: Proven experience in managing, coaching, and developing technical teams.
  • Technical Expertise: Background in highway or civil engineering with evidence of continuous professional development and industry-related knowledge.

Expectations:

  • Embrace the organisation's vision and values, including respect and empowerment, stewardship and efficiency, results focus, and collaboration.
  • Lead the highway asset management service safely, effectively, and sustainably.
  • Be accountable for the capital and revenue budget, ensuring best value.
  • Represent the organisation at regional meetings and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking team in a period of significant growth and development.
  • Contribute to major projects that improve connectivity and enhance community infrastructure.
  • Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

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