We are seeking an experienced Asset Investment & Performance Manager to lead investment planning and decision-making across a regional asset portfolio.
Working closely with Planning, Engineering, Capital Delivery, Finance and Operations, you will ensure investment programmes are evidence-based, affordable, deliverable and aligned with long-term asset management objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and prioritisation of asset investment programmes, aligned with regulatory obligations, service targets, business strategy and customer outcomes.
- Act as asset owner representative, providing leadership through solution development, options appraisal, investment cases and governance gateways.
- Prioritise asset interventions using asset health, risk, performance and cost data.
- Sponsor capital schemes and ensure robust investment papers, governance and programme oversight.
- Oversee asset lifecycle management, balancing performance, risk, resilience and cost.
- Work with Operations and Engineering to validate investment needs and ensure recommendations reflect operational requirements.
- Collaborate with Planning and Finance to ensure investment decisions are evidence-based, affordable and aligned with long-term plans.
- Develop and monitor performance measures to improve asset insight, investment quality and delivery confidence.
- Lead teams in applying asset health, risk and performance data to investment and mitigation decisions.
- Lead benefits realisation reviews to assess investment outcomes and inform future priorities.
- Identify deteriorating asset performance and develop proportionate investment or mitigation plans to manage risk within agreed tolerances.
Experience & Skills
- Senior management experience in asset management or infrastructure investment within a regulated environment.
- Proven experience developing, prioritising and governing capital investment programmes across a regional or asset portfolio.
- Experience applying risk-based and performance-led approaches to investment decision-making.
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders and contributing to regulatory, assurance and governance processes.
- Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management, investment planning and portfolio prioritisation.
- Understanding of regulatory, performance and risk drivers influencing infrastructure investment.
- Ability to translate asset health, risk and performance data into clear investment recommendations.
- Strong analytical skills, including options appraisal, cost-benefit analysis and investment justification.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Asset Management, Environmental Science or a related technical discipline.
- Professional accreditation such as IAM, CIWEM, ICE or equivalent is desirable.
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Asset Investment & Performance Manager in Cardiff employer: Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Valleys to Coast is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for a Buying Manager to shape the procurement function in a growing organisation dedicated to community welfare. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave policies, the company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and social value. Located in Wales, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also provides access to competitive benefits, including a subsidised gym membership and a comprehensive healthcare cash plan.
