Asset Investment Planning Lead

Are you ready to be part of something truly transformational? At Connect Plus Services (CPS), we’re offering a unique opportunity to join a long-term, high-profile infrastructure project that combines challenge, innovation, and career growth—all within a stable and supportive environment.As part of the team delivering the iconic M25 DBFO contract, you’ll be contributing to the operation and maintenance of one of the UK’s most critical motorway networks. With over 140,000 assets and a management system certified to ISO 55001, this 30-year contract—running until 2039—offers not only job security but also the chance to make a lasting impact on national infrastructure.CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRéalis, and Egis Road Operation UK, working on behalf of Connect Plus (CP). We embrace flexible working across our network of offices, with site visits forming an essential part of the role. Please note that all CPS works are carried out at night, so occasional overnight visits may be required to inspect assets, review works, and collaborate with teams.Whether you’re based at Dartford, Leatherhead, or South Mimms, you’ll be joining a passionate and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will help shape the future of asset management on the M25. If you’re looking for a role that offers excitement, purpose, and long-term career development—this is it.What You’ll Be DoingThe AIP Lead is the Asset Management Strategy Sponsor and is accountable for the strategic asset management, planning, and performance of the M25 DBFO portfolio. This includes Paved Areas, Structures, Dartford Crossings, and the wider Tunnels and Ancillaries portfolio.The role supports the delivery of a TOTEX investment approach applied across Planned Maintenance, Lifecycle Renewals, and Improvements, with projected investments exceeding £70 million per annum over the remaining 15 years of the contract.Providing strategic direction and leadership, the AIP Lead will interface with specialist asset management teams across a diverse range of assets, including:TechnologyTunnel mechanical and electrical systemsPavementStructuresDrainageVehicle restraint systemsRoad markings and signageThe AIP Lead will also oversee and engage with the Asset Delivery and Commercial teams, ensuring that agreed project, programme, and portfolio plans remain on track in terms of time, quality, and performance.You will be responsible for highlighting and escalating delivery issues where necessary, ensuring the business is aware of any asset or operational impacts caused by delays or failures.As a co-custodian of the Asset Strategy, you will collaborate with Asset Managers to ensure our forward-looking positions align strongly with business and asset management objectives, while maintaining a clear focus on deliverability.A key aspect of the role is effectively communicating the asset strategy—explaining decisions, priorities, risks, and opportunities to a diverse audience. The role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including CPS functions, supply chains, and clients.Who We’re Looking ForA relevant professional qualification, ideally Chartered or Incorporated status with a recognised and relevant UK institutionExperience in asset investment and delivering value-for-money management in a construction-critical infrastructure environmentStrong stakeholder influencing and management skillsA project-focused leader with demonstrable experience in building collaborative teams for continuous improvementExperience working in a Joint Venture or similar arrangement (desirable)Experience in roads, tunnels, and/or highway structures asset management (desirable)A good grasp of data analytics and data-driven decision-makingExperience in the development, use, or implementation of Decision Support Tools and Asset Management systemsInspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.Why Work for Us?At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.A Career Like No OtherWorking on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.Long-Term Stability & GrowthWith 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.A Supportive & Inclusive TeamAt CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximise team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home. #J-18808-Ljbffr