Head of Asset Management

Foreground is partnering with a leading regional infrastructure investment group to appoint a Head of Asset Management.

The organization invests in owns and operates long-term infrastructure and PPP assets developed in collaboration with public-sector stakeholders. The group is well-capitalised active across multiple infrastructure sectors and focused on disciplined long-term value creation.

Role Overview

The Head of Asset Management will be responsible for the financial operational and commercial performance of a portfolio of infrastructure assets across construction and operational phases.

This is a senior leadership role requiring deep PPP experience strong commercial judgement and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments while protecting and enhancing investor returns.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Strategic Asset Management

• Define and execute the asset management strategy to maximise value and risk-adjusted returns
• Lead portfolio planning performance reviews and value optimisation initiatives
• Provide strategic insight to executive leadership and the Board with a focus on IRR protection and enhancement

Construction & Transition Oversight

• Oversee construction-phase performance including cost control schedule adherence and delivery milestones
• Act as senior interface with Independent Engineers lenders and technical advisors
• Ensure effective transition from development into steady-state operations

Operational & Performance Management

• Monitor compliance with concession agreements and regulatory requirements
• Track financial technical and operational KPIs across the full PPP lifecycle
• Oversee O&M contractors driving performance delivery efficiency and cost discipline

Commercial & Financial Management

• Maintain oversight of financial models budgets forecasts and long-term projections
• Monitor lender covenants and financing obligations
• Identify refinancing and capital optimisation opportunities during the operational phase
• Lead contractual claims compensation events and dispute avoidance strategies

Governance Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure robust governance frameworks audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Lead portfolio-wide risk management initiatives
• Act as senior point of contact with government authorities JV partners lenders and contractors
• Oversee JV arrangements and ensure timely reporting to internal stakeholders

Reporting & Decision Support

• Establish structured reporting across asset performance risk and financial health
• Present regular updates to executive leadership Boards and investment partners
• Enable data-driven decision-making across the portfolio

Team Leadership

• Build lead and mentor a high-performing asset management team
• Embed strong commercial discipline accountability and performance culture

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Finance Business or a related discipline; Masters preferred
• 1015 years experience in infrastructure asset management project finance or PPP environments
• Proven experience managing assets under PPP structures (e.g. BOO BOOT DBFO)
• Full lifecycle exposure from construction through steady-state operations
• Direct engagement with lenders authorities and public-sector stakeholders
• Strong understanding of concession frameworks financial structuring O&M performance and risk management
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams