Head of Assets, Planning & Feasibility

Head of Assets, Planning & Feasibility
Are you ready to take ownership of a high-impact leadership role where your decisions will shape the future of major highways and infrastructure programmes? This is an opportunity for a Head of Assets, Planning & Feasibility to step into a strategic position, influence senior stakeholders, and drive real change across asset management and pre-construction delivery.
 
My client is seeking a forward-thinking Head of Assets, Planning & Feasibility who thrives on leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering technical excellence, and embedding best practice across complex infrastructure environments.
 
You will be joining a well-established infrastructure organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality highways and transport solutions. Operating within a collaborative and forward-looking environment, you will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term network strategies and ensuring programmes are deliverable, compliant, and value-driven.
 
As the Head of Assets, Planning & Feasibility, you will be doing the following:
·Providing clear, strategic leadership across asset management, planning, and feasibility functions
·Driving high performance across multidisciplinary teams while setting standards for delivery and behaviour
·Overseeing feasibility studies, planning, modelling, and asset strategies to ensure robust, data-driven outputs
·Ensuring all technical work aligns with legislation, industry standards, and governance frameworks
·Leading financial planning, forecasting, and budget management across your service area
·Supporting business cases, funding bids, and commercial decision-making
·Building strong relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and external partners
·Acting as a senior representative in high-profile or politically sensitive environments
·Embedding best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement across all services
·Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and CDM regulations
 
To be successful as the Head of Assets, Planning & Feasibility, you will bring:
·Chartered Engineer, Transport Planner status, or equivalent experience
·Significant senior-level experience within highways, transport, or infrastructure environments
·Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams
·Strong expertise in asset management, feasibility, and strategic planning
·In-depth understanding of industry standards, frameworks, and governance
·Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and financial performance
·Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
·Experience working within frameworks, alliances, or multi-agency environments
·Strong project management capability with the ability to manage competing priorities
·Confidence using digital engineering tools, modelling systems, and asset technologies
 
In return, you will receive:
·Competitive salary of £77,000 - £89,000 per year dependent on experience
·Opportunity to lead a critical function within a growing infrastructure environment
·Exposure to high-profile and complex programmes
·A collaborative and supportive leadership team
·Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities
 
This role offers flexibility in working arrangements alongside a strategic leadership position within the pre-construction function. You will have the opportunity to shape both the service and your own career trajectory, with clear pathways for progression.
 
If you are an experienced Head of Assets, Planning & Feasibility or a senior professional ready to step up into this level, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion