Asset Investment Planning Lead

OverviewAsset Investment Planning Lead -M25 at Balfour Beatty plc. CPS currently has a requirement for all employees to work flexibly from CPS offices. Can be based at Dartford, Leatherhead or South Mimms office.About The RoleConnect Plus (CP) is the consortium that manages the 30-year National Highways flagship M25 DBFO contract, with over 140,000 assets and a management system certified to ISO 55001. The contract end date is 2039. Connect Plus Services (CPS), a Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRealis and Egis Roads Operation UK Joint Venture, operates and maintains the M25 motorway network on behalf of Connect Plus (CP).The AIP Lead is the Asset Management Strategy Sponsor, accountable for the strategic asset management, planning, and performance of the M25 DBFO portfolio including paved areas, structures, Dartford Crossings and the wider tunnels and ancillaries portfolio. This 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. The role provides strategic direction and leadership, interfacing with specialist asset management teams across a diverse range of assets including technology, tunnel mechanical and electrical systems, lighting, pavement, structures, drainage, vehicle restraint systems and road markings & signage.The AIP Lead will also oversee and engage with the Asset Delivery team and Commercial Team to ensure that agreed project, programme and portfolio plans remain on track in terms of time, quality and performance. You will highlight and escalate 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, the candidate will collaborate with Asset Managers to ensure forward-looking positions align with business and asset management objectives and retain a strong focus on deliverability. An essential aspect of the role is effectively communicating the asset strategy—explaining decisions, priorities, risks, and opportunities to a diverse audience. The role also requires building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including CPS functions, supply chains, and clients.ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic direction and leadership for asset management strategy, planning and performance of the M25 DBFO portfolio.Oversee and engage with specialist asset management teams across assets including Technology, Tunnel mechanical and electrical systems, Lighting, Pavement, Structures, Drainage, Vehicle restraint systems, and Road markings & signage.Oversee Asset Delivery and Commercial Team to keep project, programme and portfolios on track for time, quality and performance.Highlight and escalate delivery issues; communicate asset or operational impacts of delays or failures to the business.Collaborate with Asset Managers to align forward-looking positions with business and asset management objectives and ensure deliverability.Communicate the asset strategy effectively to a diverse audience and build strong stakeholder relationships with CPS functions, supply chains, and clients.Who we're looking forA relevant professional qualification, ideally Chartered / Incorporated status with a recognised UK institution.Experience of asset investment and delivering value for money management in a construction-critical infrastructure environment.Strong stakeholder influencing and management skills.Project-focussed leader with demonstrable experience building collaboration in teams for continuous improvement.Experience of working in a Joint Venture or similar arrangement (desirable).Experience of roads / tunnels and/or highway structures asset management (desirable).Good grasp of data analytics and data-driven decision making.Development / Use / Implementation of Decision Support Tools and Asset Management systems.BenefitsSmart working, with flexible start/finish and up to 40% remote working where applicable.25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).Family friendly policies including paid maternity/adoption leave and paternity/partners leave.Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.About UsConnect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, eight locations across the M25 network, CPS works on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24/7, from routine maintenance to whole-life asset management.Diversity and inclusionWe believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive regardless of identity or background. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and AFBE, and participate in related programs and awards. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit the Disability Confident site. #J-18808-Ljbffr