Senior Asset Manager
Senior Asset Manager
Location: Heathrow Airport, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Service Manager
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Asset Manager to take ownership of the Asset Management System across a major airport environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, governing and continuously improving asset management processes, ensuring asset performance, risk management and lifecycle decisions are aligned with ISO 55000 principles and contractual objectives.
This is a strategic role that will play a key part in improving reliability, cost efficiency, asset performance and long-term asset value across a complex, operational airport environment.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Management & Governance
Own and develop the end-to-end Asset Management System in line with ISO 55000 and IAM frameworks.
Act as the recognised subject matter expert for asset management.
Lead asset management maturity assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish and maintain asset management governance frameworks, processes and standards.
Strategy & Roadmap
Develop and deliver an Asset Management Roadmap aligned with wider business objectives.
Lead the development and governance of the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP).
Develop and maintain Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and Asset System Strategies.
Translate strategic objectives into practical, measurable asset management initiatives.
Asset Performance, Risk & Value
Develop asset performance frameworks, KPIs and asset health measures.
Implement risk-based decision-making across maintenance, lifecycle and investment planning.
Ensure maintenance strategies are aligned with asset criticality and operational impact.
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, availability and overall asset performance.
Lifecycle Planning & Optimisation
Take ownership of lifecycle planning and long-term asset strategies.
Support data-driven decisions around asset condition, obsolescence, replacement and investment.
Align lifecycle investment with asset performance, risk and business priorities.
Identify opportunities to optimise whole-life asset costs and value.
Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
Identify and deliver asset management improvement initiatives.
Drive the use of digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve asset performance insight.
Promote continuous improvement across asset management processes.
Develop asset management capability and best practice across the wider organisation.
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Projects and Supply Chain teams.
Provide expert advice on asset performance, risks, lifecycle planning and strategy.
Support strategic initiatives involving key stakeholders.
Build strong relationships across multiple functions and organisational levels.
Compliance & Assurance
Support ISO 55001 assurance activities, audits and governance processes.
Ensure asset management activities comply with relevant policies, standards and contractual requirements.
Maintain appropriate asset management documentation, processes and controls.
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge and practical understanding of ISO 55000 / ISO 55001 and IAM principles.
Proven experience developing and implementing Asset Management Systems.
Experience carrying out asset management maturity assessments and improvement programmes.
Proven experience developing and delivering asset management roadmaps and strategic initiatives.
Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, risk management and asset performance.
Experience working within complex, operational environments.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to translate strategic asset management objectives into practical outcomes.
Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
Experience working across engineering, operations, projects and supply chain functions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be:
A strong owner of asset performance, governance and outcomes.
Comfortable operating at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
An influential communicator who can work effectively across organisational boundaries.
Analytical, commercially aware and focused on continuous improvement.
Experienced in working within complex and highly operational environments.
Passionate about improving reliability, reducing risk and maximising asset value.
What's on Offer
Permanent position based at Heathrow Airport, London.
28 days annual leave, excluding public holidays.
Private medical cover.
Wellbeing and employee support benefits.
Cycle to work scheme.
Salary exchange scheme for childcare costs.
Pension scheme.
Employee recognition and rewards platform.
Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
The opportunity to work within a complex, high-profile airport environment on critical infrastructure and asset management programmes.
Apply Now
If you have strong experience in Asset Management, ISO 55000/55001, lifecycle planning and asset performance and are looking for your next senior-level opportunity within a major airport environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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