Highway Asset Management Systems Analyst

Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and technically capable Highway Asset Management Systems Analyst to play a key role in the development, optimisation and ongoing performance of Buckinghamshire Council’s highway asset management systems.

Reporting to the Asset Systems & Data Management, the role is central to ensuring that our asset management systems align with business needs, operate efficiently and provide highway asset data. Working closely with software suppliers, the Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance, managers and end users, you will support system implementation, configuration, data analysis and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a systems-focused analyst with strong data and stakeholder skills to make a real impact on how highway assets are managed, reported and invested in across the county.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is one of the largest local authorities in the country, responsible for a diverse highway network serving urban, rural and strategic transport needs. Our ambition is to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable transport network that supports economic growth, environmental responsibility and thriving communities.

The Highways Asset Management Team, within the Infrastructure and Capital Schemes function, is responsible for the stewardship of the council’s highway assets. The team develops long‑term asset management strategies, maintains asset data and condition information, prioritises investment, and ensures that maintenance and improvement programmes deliver best value and comply with statutory and national requirements.

High-quality systems and data are fundamental to delivering these outcomes, and this role sits at the heart of that ambition.

We work closely with other departments, service providers, elected members, government bodies and local communities to ensure our highways assets are managed transparently, efficiently and for the long term.

About the role

As Highway Asset Management Systems Analyst, you will act as a key link between business users and system providers, ensuring highway asset management systems are reliable, well configured and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a first point of contact and superuser for Highway Asset Management systems.
• Managing relationships with software suppliers, partner organisations and internal users.
• Supporting the implementation of new Highway Asset Management systems and major system improvements.
• Independently analysing, troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
• Providing day-to-day end-user support and coordinating issue resolution.
• Designing, developing and maintaining reports, dashboards and queries to meet service needs.
• Supporting service areas to identify problems, improve processes and implement innovative solutions.
• Independently configuring and developing asset management systems to support business requirements.
• Designing test specifications and undertaking rigorous testing prior to live system releases.
• Planning and coordinating system downtime, upgrades, maintenance and change management.
• Managing documentation, including the development of new procedures, guidance and user documentation.
• Supporting and delivering training for system users across the service.
• Actively identifying opportunities for innovation, automation and continuous improvement through technology.
• Participating in change control processes and ensuring appropriate documentation and governance.

You will work collaboratively across service areas, helping ensure data quality, system resilience and effective use of asset information.

About you

You will be an analytical and solutions-focused professional with a strong background in systems, data or asset information management, ideally within a highways, infrastructure or related environment.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience working with databases and information systems at administrator or superuser level.
• Knowledge of asset management information systems and an interest in emerging technologies.
• Strong data handling and analytical skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to translate technical or specialist information into clear, accessible language for non-specialists.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and system suppliers.
• Confidence in analysing activities, improving processes and managing small improvement projects.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple issues, tasks or system changes concurrently.
• A proactive approach, with the initiative and judgement to research, identify and resolve problems.

You will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), with a background in data, IT, asset management or a related discipline. An IT-related qualification or experience within highway maintenance or asset management environments would be advantageous.

If you’re looking to apply your systems and data expertise in a role that directly supports the performance and sustainability of a major highway network, this role offers challenge, influence and the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

We offer hybrid working arrangements

Closing date: 18 May 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 25 May 2026

Interview-type / process: Either MS Team and/or In Person, to be confirmed.  

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Rob Anderson 01494 586624 / 07850 992781

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. 

This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• Cemeteries and Crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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