Associate Director - Advisory and Asset Management

Here at Aqua Consultants we are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Advisory and Asset Management. To support the delivery of key frameworks and strategic projects across the regulated infrastructure sector. Working closely with clients, contractors, and third-party stakeholders, you will help ensure effective solutions and recommendations are delivered whilst maintaining excellent client relationships.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development of justified and efficient regulatory business plans.
• Support the development and implementation of asset management plans and strategies.
• Drive progress on asset management maturity journeys.
• Improve and maximise the value of asset data to deliver effective business solutions.
• Support the development of long-term adaptive strategies.
• Ensure appropriate governance and assurance frameworks are established and maintained.
• Deliver projects to agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Analyse data, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with clients and stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to business development activities, including bids and proposals.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills & Experience

This role requires the ability to work across a variety of projects, sectors, and client environments. Clients are at the heart of everything we do, and you'll demonstrate the ability to challenge convention, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver practical solutions.

Essential:

• Relevant professional experience within infrastructure management in the water, gas, or electricity sectors.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of physical asset management within a regulated industry.
• Experience supporting asset management strategies, business planning, and investment decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead projects and deliver successful outcomes.
• Ability to work independently whilst supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
• Experience contributing to business development activities, including bids and proposals.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills. xwzovoh
• Ability to develop innovative solutions using industry best practice and wider sector knowledge.