Senior Consultant - Asset Lifecyle Management (ALM) in Bristol

ABOUT SQUARCLE / THE TEAM

Successfully delivering operational performance across multiple markets, Squarcle is an award-winning, fast-growing procurement, supply chain, and digital consultancy. We optimise the performance of supply chains through the expertise of operations professionals, digitisation and data science. We are people orientated and pride ourselves on our people first culture. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is as equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design. The team is made up of subject matter experts that work to an Account Director to deliver the client mandate. Working together but often independently, each consultant will be expected to work onsite and remotely with the client on complex engagements. Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity and our aim is to build a diverse, dedicated, and high-performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve supply chain and operational excellence.

JOB OVERVIEW / INTRODUCTION

As our business grows, we need to inject the right balance of established industry expertise, energetic new perspectives and people with experience delivering consulting projects at the pace, scale and quality our clients expect. As a Senior Consultant - Asset Lifecycle Management you will be a member of the Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) capability team which is responsible for the provision of expert asset lifecycle management advice to clients that function within a fast-moving global environment. The team is made up of subject matter experts that will contribute to projects to deliver the client mandate. Working together but often independently, each consultant will be expected to work onsite and remotely with the client on complex engagements.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engagement Management and Execution: Support consulting engagements from initiation to completion, including planning, budgeting, mobilisation, deliverable design, content development, risk management/escalation ensuring successful project delivery and closure.
• Support defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with the client, and the Engagement Director and team.
• Support the development of plans, to ensure timelines are adhered to and outputs are delivered within budget constraints.
• Analyse, assess, design and deliver through-life Asset Lifecycle Management and Integrated Logistic Support strategies in support of capability design and concepts, including asset strategy definition and asset portfolio management informed by ISO 55000 asset management principles.
• Support the development of innovative approaches to the provision of Integrated Support Solutions utilising data and data analytics, integrating asset information and condition data across the lifecycle into enterprise planning and applying the ISO 19650 framework where relevant.
• Apply reliability and maintainability analysis and whole-life costing to inform asset and support solution decisions, balancing cost, risk and performance across the asset lifecycle.

Capability Development

• Support the development and implementation of learning programmes, frameworks, and tools that enhance individual and organisational capabilities aligned to strategic goals.
• Support the integration of capability development into annual planning, talent strategies, and performance frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability and measurable impact.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR, and functional teams to promote capability initiatives, secure buy-in, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue follow-on work and new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Contribute to the sales and bid processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Leverage personal networks to expand the client base.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key clients and promote Squarcle Consulting.

Squarcle Management Responsibilities

• Support the internal staffing processes including performance management of assigned individuals.
• Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for performance appraisees.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and aiming to ensure buy-in for case for change and delivery approach.
• Understand client business objectives, challenges, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with clients to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.

SECONDARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the refinement of Squarcle’s delivery frameworks, ensuring they reflect best practice in ILS/TLS.
• Assist with the Squarcle recruitment and retention activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• 3+ years of professional experience working in a consulting environment, or equivalent.
• Track record of successful delivery of advisory or technology services in a consulting context.
• Strong programme delivery and management experience to include budgetary and resource oversight.
• Strong Integrated Logistic Support / Asset Lifecycle Management experience supporting the design and delivery of through-life support solutions.
• Sound knowledge and experience in ALM and supportability engineering, including practical application of reliability and maintainability methods and familiarity with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 55000 asset management principles and the role of asset management systems, with demonstrable experience of asset strategy definition and asset portfolio management.
• Working knowledge of the ISO 19650 information management framework and its application across the asset lifecycle.
• Experience utilising data analysis to develop evidence based, data driven support options and solutions.
• Knowledge and practical experience of whole-life costing to evaluate asset and support options and inform lifecycle investment decisions.
• Experience of managing and influencing executive level internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Advanced communication, presentation and IT skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to client site.

DESIRABLE

• Chartered Membership within a related field (e.g. logistics, procurement, Engineering).
• Project Management Qualification (Prince2, APM, Agile, Scrum etc).
• Understanding of the Defence product life cycle (CADMID), preferably with applied experience of support solution design, implementation and in-service continuous improvement.
• A working understanding of ILS / IPS principles, Defence Logistics Framework, Support Solutions Envelop and Def Stan 00-600 policy.
• Knowledge and experience of Supportability Engineering / Logistics Support Analysis (LSA).
• Knowledge and experience of applying TLS/ILS/IPS principles, methods, and tools.

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect as part of the team:

• Generous leave package: 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays - increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years.
• You’ll also get five extra days for your 5 and 10-year anniversaries.
• Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.
• Private medical insurance provided once you’ve completed your probation.
• Recognition and rewards: £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires, performance-related awards, milestone and life-event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments.
• Development & learning: Annual training week abroad, funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business.
• Travel & wellbeing: Cycle to work scheme, discounted travel through funded railcards.
• Pension: Our pension provider is NOW Pensions; pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee.
• Maternity Package: 6 months full pay.

We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow. Our working hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. We embrace differences and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications, regardless of gender, background, and race.