Mechanical Asset Manager

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We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there.

We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We're currently looking to recruit an experienced mechanical engineer ideally with experience of managing an extensive asset register to join our Southampton port as a Mechanical Asset Manager. You'll be working in an autonomous role bridging the gap between our project team and engineering team, you should have a solid understanding of asset lifecycle and will be responsible for driving Tot Ex investment plans (up to 5 years).

We have a wide range of Mechanical Assets across the Southampton port, including cranes, air bridges, pumping stations and industrial doors, and the ability to prioritise project and maintenance works is vital.

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

• Enhance the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of assets to meet organisational strategy, in multiple asset types.
• Define clear lifecycle asset ownership from procurement to disposal including any refurbishment requirements.
• Monitor asset performance through internal audits and management reviews to obtain data, to gain increased asset availability, reliability and utilisation.
• Achieving cost savings through informed asset management decisions, thereby improving the cost-effectiveness of asset ownership.
• Accountable to produce Tot Ex (OpEx and Cap Ex) investment plans (5yr - 1yr), underpinned by robust asset criticality and condition knowledge.
• Regulatory Compliance: manage and audit compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements related to asset management.
• Building confidence among stakeholders through transparent, systematic management of assets in line with organisational objectives and long term asset strategies.
• Work with Group Technical Authority to develop and embed a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)
• Develop Individual Asset Management Plans (IAMP’s) for assets starting with the most business critical

• Educated to degree level within an associated engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards
• Detailed and working knowledge of external legislation and internal policy requirements.
• Proven record of accomplishment in strategic planning in this area of expertise.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO 55000 (2024) (Ideal)
• Experience of portfolio asset management (Ideal)
• The job holder needs excellent interpersonal communication and relational abilities. Understands the link between engagement and performance.
• Strong drive for continuous improvement - never satisfied with the status quo
• Full UK driving licence

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare and dental, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide…