M25 Tunnels Asset Sponsor

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Shape the Highways of tomorrow!!

Connect Plus (CP) is the consortium that manages the 30-year National Highways flagship M25 DBFO contract, with over 140,000 assets and a management system
certified to ISO 55001. The contract end date is 2039. Connect Plus Services (CPS), a Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRealis and Egis Roads Operation UK Joint Venture, operates and maintains the M25 motorway network on behalf of Connect Plus (CP). Introducing Connect Plus Services (CPS) Connect Plus Services M25 Journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gWAH97ahIo

BUSINESS STREAM/FUNCTION

CPS – Asset & Network Planning

ROLE LEVEL: P4+/M2+
REPORTS TO: CPS Asset & Network Planning Director
LOCATION: Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford offices, with site visits as required.

CPS currently requires all employees to work flexibly from CPS offices across the network, undertaking site work and site visits as needed. Note that all CPS works are undertaken as nightworks; therefore, overnight site visits may be required to inspect the asset portfolio, review works, and engage with teams.

ROLE PURPOSE

The M25 Tunnels Asset Sponsor is a new role in CPS. The Sponsor is responsible for strategic planning, management, long-term overview of execution and performance of the M25 Tunnels as well as the Dartford Queen Elizabeth II Bridge across the whole asset works portfolio for all CP and CPS workstreams including Asset Lifecycle Renewals including M&E assets, Improvements and Planned Maintenance. This equates to c. £80m+ of investment over next 5-years.

The M25 Tunnels Asset Sponsor is also responsible for holding the Asset Delivery team to account on the agreed optimised integrated plans with the aim of sharing roadspace across different programmes of activity. As part of this the M25 Tunnels Asset Sponsor will develop holistic risk management plans to manage the potential impact of change and review mitigations proposed.

M25 Tunnels Sponsor Role is to:

Be accountable for M25 Tunnels asset TOTEX budget
Act as owner for asset performance across the asset lifecycle
Review the asset needs plans and develop business cases as required
Review asset prioritisation decisions, working closely with A&NP Asset Managers, Engineering and Commercial
Agree delivery plans with Asset Delivery team across Maintenance, Renewals and M&E Assets (PDA) Lifecycle and Improvement projects
Review strategic integrated plan to optimise network usage, agree budget to deliver and hold the Asset Delivery team to account

DIMENSIONS

Financial Responsibilities:

CPS: Responsible for overseeing the financial performance of the M25 Tunnels against the strategic plan.

Organisational Responsibilities:

CPS: In a CPS A&NP leadership role, responsible for overseeing the financial performance of the M25 Tunnels against the strategic plan.

INTERFACES

Internal:

CPS A&NP, Asset Delivery, and all L2 Managers across CPS.

External:

Allocated responsibility for relationships with Asset and Programme leads in Connect Plus (CP), National Highways (NH), and Parent Company & JV Partner Board members.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible be accountable for M25 Tunnels asset TOTEX budget
Reviewing and refining integrated asset plans with CP/CPS Asset Managers and Asset Delivery leads to ensure vfm and delivery certainty.
Acting as internal Client for delivery of the M25 Tunnels Asset Management Forward Plan (AMFP) works portfolio for all CP and CPS workstreams and CPS Planned Maintenance.
Responsible for the holistic risk management plans, including the management of the potential impact of change.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to all CPS functional areas, CP and National Highways (NH) to ensure full mutual understanding of the M25 Tunnels portfolio delivery objectives.
Support the business’ sustainability goal including net zero and biodiversity net gain. https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/connectplusservices/corporate-responsibility/

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA REQUIRED

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

A relevant professional qualification, ideally Chartered / Incorporated status with a recognised and relevant UK institution.
Experience of asset investment and delivering value for money management in a construction critical infrastructure environment
Strong stakeholder influencing and management skills
Project focussed leader with demonstrable experience building collaboration in teams for continuous improvement
Experience of working in a Joint Venture or similar arrangement (desirable).
Experience of tunnels and/or highway structures asset management (desirable)

Personal Attributes:

Strategic thinker, influencing problem solving and empowering decisions
Effective strategic communicator, with confident challenging skills
Inspirational leader, with demonstratable skills to nurture and develop outcome focussed and positive teams
Strong planning and decision making to deliver continuous improvement
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Resilient and adaptable

BEHAVIOURS

Inspiring: Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.
Energising: Role models positive and energised, project-focused attitudes towards continuous improvement.
Challenging: Seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.
Challengeable: Encourages a culture of skilled questioning and seeks to understand and explore challenges to enable improvement.
Influencing: Builds commitment and consensus while role modelling CPS leadership behaviours to deliver goals.

About Us:

Connect Plus (CP) manages the 30-year National Highways flagship M25 DBFO contract, overseeing over 140,000 assets under a certified ISO 55001 management system. The contract concludes in 2039.
Connect Plus Services (CPS), a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRealis, and Egis Roads Operation UK, operates and maintains the M25 motorway network on behalf of CP. Introducing Connect Plus Services (CPS):

CPS represents an exciting collaboration between industry giants Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRéalis, and Egis! Together, we spearhead the operation and maintenance of none other than the M25—the bustling heartbeat of European motorways. Imagine the thrill of orchestrating over £100 million of annual investment into this vital highway infrastructure, meticulously planning and executing projects amidst the constant flow of traffic. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of Highways or eager to embark on this exhilarating journey, the M25 promises an unparalleled experience, brimming with challenges and opportunities that simply cannot be matched elsewhere!

We foster diversity and inclusivity in our workplace, actively welcoming applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, all are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to cultivate a supportive and respectful environment where every employee can excel. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us.

Note to all internal CPS employees:

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company’s careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to recruitment@connectplusm25.co.uk

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.