Asset Health Technical Specialist

Affinity Water

. Lead the development and continuous improvement of asset health, deterioration, criticality and risk methodologies.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHatfield • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £54,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in asset health methodologies, risk assessment, and investment planning within regulated utility environments. Proficient in integrating asset health data into decision-making processes and providing technical leadership on regulatory requirements.

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Asset ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesAsset Health FrameworksAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Asset Health MethodologiesDeterioration AssessmentCriticality AssessmentRisk ManagementData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

GISQlikMaximoAsset Information SystemsWork Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

IAM CertificateIAM DiplomaISO55001 Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Water SectorRegulated UtilityInvestment OptimisationDecision Analysis Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and continuous improvement of asset health, deterioration, criticality and risk methodologies.
Establish standards for assessing, monitoring and reporting asset health across asset classes.
Embed asset health and risk frameworks into investment planning and decision-making processes.
Translate asset condition and risk evidence into practical intervention and investment strategies.
Improve the integration of asset health data within asset management and decision-support systems.
Provide technical leadership on emerging regulatory requirements relating to asset health and investment planning.
Work across Strategy, Operations, Capital Delivery, Digital, Data and Regulatory teams.
Influence asset strategy, resilience and investment planning for PR29 and beyond.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline.
Experience in asset management, asset health or risk management within the water sector or another regulated utility environment.
Expertise in developing asset health, deterioration, criticality or risk assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of asset information systems, inspection data and work management systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear recommendations.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable: IAM Certificate or Diploma and knowledge of ISO55001.
Desirable: Experience using GIS, Qlik, Maximo or similar enterprise asset management systems.
Desirable: Knowledge of investment optimisation, risk frameworks or decision analysis methodologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
Annual leave from 26-30 days, rising with length of service.
Option to purchase up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays.
Generous double match pension scheme, with company contribution capped at 12%.
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave.
Up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy.
Access to Wellbeing Centre supporting physical and mental health.
Discounts at a range of retail outlets through Tap4Perks.
Discounts on Dental and Medical Insurance through Tap4Perks salary sacrifice.
Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
Life Assurance.