Strategic Asset Manager
Permanent Role About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Asset Manager to join a leading Defence Contractor within their Engineering & Assurance team. This role offers the chance to shape the future of asset management, drive innovation in digital tools, and influence long-term business direction.
You'll work across diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure optimal asset performance and compliance, while leading strategic initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
You'll bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership:
This role involves regular travel across UK sites, with a primary base on Salisbury Plain. Flexible working arrangements, including remote work on certain days, are available.
Benefits Package
Permanent Role About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Asset Manager to join a leading Defence Contractor within their Engineering & Assurance team. This role offers the chance to shape the future of asset management, drive innovation in digital tools, and influence long-term business direction.
You'll work across diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure optimal asset performance and compliance, while leading strategic initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a company-wide Asset Management Strategy aligned with long-term goals.
- Oversee lifecycle planning, risk management, and compliance to maximise asset value.
- Lead the adoption of digital tools and data insights for capital planning and performance improvement.
- Build trusted relationships across the organisation to influence asset priorities and drive continuous improvement.
You'll bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership:
- Proven experience in strategic asset management, lifecycle planning, and risk-based maintenance.
- Familiarity with CAFM systems (ideally Maximo) and digital asset management trends.
- Strong skills in capital investment planning and operational delivery.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Institute of Asset Management, engineering, or technical discipline).
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership.
- Full UK driving licence and eligibility to meet security/residency requirements.
- Permanent role with long-term career growth and strategic impact.
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
- Lead innovation in digital asset management and shape future practices.
This role involves regular travel across UK sites, with a primary base on Salisbury Plain. Flexible working arrangements, including remote work on certain days, are available.
Benefits Package
- Pension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 8%.
- Annual Leave: 25 days + option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan, life assurance (3x salary), and Edenred savings scheme.
- Professional Development: Support for training and reimbursement of professional fees.
- Family-Friendly Policies and Sick Pay after 6 months of service.
- Annual Salary Review in consultation with recognised Trade Unions.