Description
What if you could shape the future of infrastructure and asset performance across Africa?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to solve complex challenges, work alongside exceptional talent, and create lasting value for clients, communities, and the built environment.
As one of Africa's most diverse consulting firms, we are guided by principles that define who we are: we value our people and our reputation, we are locally dedicated with international scale, we challenge the status quo, we foster collaboration in everything we do, and we hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
A little more about your role...
As the Strategic Asset Management Lead, you will be responsible for establishing, leading, and growing WSP Africa's Strategic Asset Management Advisory capability within our Property & Buildings Advisory Services practice.
This is a unique opportunity to build a market-leading advisory service focused on helping clients maximize the value, performance, reliability, and sustainability of their physical assets. You will lead the development and delivery of strategic advisory solutions covering asset strategy, portfolio optimization, lifecycle planning, operational readiness, maintenance strategy, asset intelligence, risk management, and ISO 55000-aligned management systems.
In this role, you will work closely with asset owners, investors, operators, government entities, and infrastructure organizations, becoming a trusted advisor at executive level. You will play a critical role in shaping investment decisions, enhancing asset performance, and enabling organizations to achieve long-term value from their asset portfolios.
You will also be responsible for implementing the Strategic Asset Management service line within WSP's Advisory Services roadmap, growing a sustainable portfolio of consulting engagements, and developing integrated solutions with our Sustainability, Digital, Asset Intelligence, and Transaction Advisory teams.
Your leadership will extend beyond project delivery. You will build and mentor a high-performing advisory team, foster technical excellence and innovation, and help position WSP as the preferred Strategic Asset Management advisor across Africa.
Responsibilities will include...
- Service Line Leadership
- Strategic Advisory & Technical Leadership
- Business Development & Work Winning
- Project Leadership & Delivery
- People Leadership
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...
- Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Preferred Qualifications
- Technical Expertise
- Consulting & Leadership Capability
- Personal Attributes