Associate – Strategic Asset Management - Advisory

Associate - Strategic Asset Management

Advisory | Strategic Asset Management
Brisbane

The Opportunity

At WSP, we partner with our clients to improve the performance, sustainability and long-term value of their assets. Our Strategic Asset Management team delivers trusted advisory services across transport, energy, mining, water, facilities and social infrastructure, working nationally and internationally as an integrated practice.

We are seeking an Associate to join our growing Strategic Asset Management team in Brisbane. This role would suit an experienced consultant or asset management professional who is ready to take the next step in their advisory career, contributing to the delivery of strategic asset management projects while continuing to build their client-facing, project delivery and technical capability.

You will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to understand asset management challenges, support strategic decision-making and deliver practical, value-driven outcomes. You will also contribute to proposals, support client conversations and collaborate with senior team members to help grow our asset management capability across Queensland and nationally.

What you'll do

• Support and manage the delivery of strategic asset management and advisory projects across a range of infrastructure sectors, including discrete workstreams within larger engagements.

• Develop asset management strategies, frameworks, operating models, maturity assessments and improvement programs.

• Develop practical advice and recommendations for operational, technical and senior stakeholders.

• Coordinate project delivery activities, including scope, budget, quality and client expectations, with support from senior team members where required.

• Develop client relationships through project delivery, stakeholder engagement and support for future opportunities.

• Contribute to proposals, bids and business development activities as part of a broader team.

• Support junior team members through day-to-day collaboration, review and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Australia, New Zealand and WSP's global network.

What we'll love about you

You are an asset management, infrastructure advisory or maintenance professional with strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You may already be working in consulting, or looking to move from an asset-intensive organisation into a more advisory-focused role. You are comfortable contributing to project delivery, engaging with clients and developing practical recommendations that improve asset performance and decision-making.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Around 10 years' experience in strategic asset management, asset maintenance, infrastructure advisory, asset investment planning or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience delivering advisory projects within transport, energy, mining, water, facilities or other asset-intensive sectors.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles and frameworks, including ISO 55000.

• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to clear, practical recommendations.

• Proven project management and project delivery capability.

• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to client development and future project opportunities.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• A relevant degree qualification in engineering, asset management, business, infrastructure, economics or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CAMA, CPAM, IAM Certificate, IAM Diploma or equivalent will be highly regarded.

What we'll offer you

WSP offers a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing environment where you can make a genuine impact while continuing to grow your career.

You'll benefit from:

• The opportunity to influence major infrastructure and asset management decisions across Australia.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of strategic advisory projects.
• Opportunities to lead client engagements and contribute to business growth.
• Collaboration with industry-leading specialists across Australia and WSP's global network.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to wellbeing.
• Clear pathways for career progression and leadership development.
• A culture that values technical excellence, innovation and collaboration.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 16 offices in Australia and 83,000 people globally. We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready™ projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.