Director or Vice President, Asset Management

An opportunity to shape the performance of a diverse portfolio of essential infrastructure businesses.

Brightsmith is supporting a leading infrastructure investor with the appointment of a Director or Vice President to its Asset Management team. The level will depend on experience.

Working across businesses in multiple sectors and geographies, you’ll partner with senior management teams to turn strategic priorities into measurable progress. It’s a hands-on role with real breadth, combining commercial and operational problem solving with board-level engagement and long-term value creation.

What you’ll do

• Partner with portfolio company leaders to develop and deliver business plans
• Work across a varied portfolio, identifying the priorities that can make the greatest difference
• Support improvements in commercial performance, operations, governance and risk-management
• Assess growth opportunities, including investment and acquisitions
• Build trusted relationships with management teams, investment colleagues and senior stakeholders
• Help businesses strengthen their capabilities as they grow

What you’ll bring

• Experience in infrastructure asset management, portfolio operations or a related investment role
• Strong commercial judgement and financial acumen
• Confidence engaging with senior executives and influencing at board level
• A practical, collaborative approach to solving complex business challenges
• The curiosity and adaptability to work across different sectors and geographies
• Experience across a range of infrastructure assets is an advantage
• Additional European language skills are preferred

Based in London, this is a chance to take on a broad portfolio role and make a visible contribution to the development and performance of essential infrastructure businesses.