Plant & Asset Manager

• Appropriate qualification in a related construction plant, procurement or commercial field.

• 5 years + experience in an equivalent role.

• High level knowledge of asset management principles and practice.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and standards related to sectors of operation.

• Proficiency in the use of asset management tools & systems.

• Process-oriented with analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship management, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Reporting to the director in charge, the key requirements of the role will include:

• Overall responsibility & accountability for the Collen Plant Department.
• Drive the development and implementation of Collen asset management strategies.
• Manage all plant & asset lifecycle activities, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.
• Dispatch and return of all plant & assets relative to project requirements.
• Manage the planned and reactive maintenance of all project assets including site cabins, tools, plant, equipment, and vehicle fleet. Minimize downtime and maximize asset productivity.
• Develop a full lifecycle cost register of all plant and equipment, including identifying the optimum lifespan of each.
• Responsible for procuring and/or hiring plant and equipment at the most economical cost.
• Generate Hire versus Buy appraisals for all site plant and equipment.
• Maintain the most economical procurement and/or hire approach through strategic engagement with vendors.
• Procure all site and vehicle fuel and replacement parts requirements.
• Ensure profitability of the Plant Department by efficient cost management and revenue management.
• Set and administer internal charge-out of all plant department related costs to projects.
• Manage the central workshop and yard.
• Oversee site logistics requirements, including haulage as needed by projects.
• Maintain technical understanding of large plant items including tower and mobile cranes.
• Manage re-use, sale, and recycling of plant assets effectively.
• Handle vehicle incidents and accidents, organizing efficient repair and rescue solutions.
• Align plant management with the company's sustainability strategy.
• Research and provide guidance on the latest plant and equipment innovations.
• Assign vehicles and maintain records for BIK.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, including booking NCT, DOE, insurance, and taxes.
• Maintain up-to-date records for all plant, vehicles, and tools, complying with best practices and regulations.
• Organize and report on maintenance schedules, breakdowns, and faults.
• Minimize downtime and maximize asset value.
• Develop plans for replacing or upgrading obsolete assets.
• Be the point of contact for onboarding new employees related to company vehicles and plant services.
• Track, trace, and document all leased and hired assets.
• Organize biannual inspections and testing of lift devices (forklifts, chains, slings, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements.

• Prepare prequalification, tender, and tender return appraisals for vehicle, equipment, and plant supply.
• Generate monthly reports and data analytics.

• Maintain high commercial awareness in managing company plant & assets.
• Manage asset management budgets and provide expenditure forecasts.
• Review existing contracts and supplier agreements.
• Reconcile creditor statements for all plant and assets.
• Oversee invoice processing in line with procurement procedures.
• Compare purchase versus hire/lease costs regularly.
• Process and monitor orders, liaising with stakeholders and suppliers.