Asset Risk and Opportunity Manager

Asset Risk and Opportunity Manager – Heathrow

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Introduction
Be part of Heathrow, a city within a city where millions travel each year. As part of our Engineering team you’ll work on the complex operation that keeps the airport running smoothly and keeps passengers and planes moving.

Job Description
The Asset Risk and Opportunity Manager leads continuous improvement in Engineering and Baggage Risk Management. You’ll integrate risk and opportunity insights into asset strategies, standards and plans, ensuring alignment with Heathrow’s broader objectives. You will identify, manage, and communicate technical risks and opportunities across all systems so that stakeholders at all levels are well-informed and risk insights shape decision‑making.

Your Role Will Involve

• Manage and assess a wide range of engineering and baggage risks, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to mitigate and communicate risks effectively. Simplify technical risk information for clear communication to executive and operational teams.
• Work closely with operations, solutions and engineering teams to identify and address risks, translating technical language into actionable insights. Use risk data to inform asset management strategies and develop maintenance and capital plans.
• Design and implement risk management tools, dashboards and analytical models to support data‑driven decision‑making. Stay abreast of industry innovations to improve risk reporting and management for assets, ensuring alignment with ISO 55000, 50000, 14000, 45000 and 27000.
• Lead governance and risk reporting activities, ensuring outputs are technically accurate and trusted by stakeholders, regulators and auditors. Provide expert advisory input into engineering’s risk and assurance framework and align with enterprise risk strategy.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current risk controls, identify funding gaps and recommend improvements. Conduct audits to assess existing risk controls and propose enhancements for more effective risk management.
• Ensure ongoing audit readiness by working closely with internal and external auditors, lead the closure of audit actions and implement continuous improvements to enhance risk management processes and the asset management framework.
• Champion a proactive risk culture by coaching teams and promoting advanced risk management practices. Enhance risk capability across Engineering and Baggage teams through tailored training and mentoring.
• Manage the Risk and Opportunity Analyst, ensuring timely and accurate reporting that supports strategic decision‑making and governance. Lead cross‑functional initiatives and contribute risk expertise to ad‑hoc projects and working groups.

These Skills Are Essential

• Degree‑level education in engineering, asset management, risk management or related fields.
• Extensive experience in asset risk and assurance within complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in risk modelling and data visualisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement risk frameworks, supporting tools, risk modelling and analytics.
• Experience coaching and training teams on risk awareness and control effectiveness.

Desirable

• Professional certification in risk management (IRM, ISO 31000) and asset management (IAM).
• Strong understanding of technical risk controls related to asset risks.
• Experience working with senior management, regulatory bodies and audit teams.

About Us
Heathrow offers unique opportunities in a world‑famous airport. Every day is filled with fresh possibilities and the chance to work with people from all cultures. We are committed to sustainability and striving to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good.

Our Rewards
Competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including performance‑based bonuses, a Share in Success Bonus plan, generous annual leave, market‑leading pensions, private health insurance and a range of well‑being tools. We provide varied learning and development opportunities to support a fulfilling career journey.

Working Location
Hybrid working allows some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week. Working arrangements vary by team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. Candidates must be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer we encourage applications from all. We believe diverse talent makes us stronger and we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality. Heathrow is an accessible place to work, welcome to all.