Asset Manager

Goodman Masson; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is recruiting an Asset Manager - Social Housing in Birmingham to shape and deliver a long-term asset investment strategy. You will work with senior leaders to prioritise capital investment using asset data and compliance information.

The role focuses on developing and managing capital investment programmes, ensuring alignment with the 30-year plan and strong emphasis on building safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in asset management or capital investment.
• Strong understanding of stock condition data and asset intelligence.
• Experience developing capital investment or planned works programmes.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standard and housing safety legislation.
• Experience overseeing complex disrepair cases with risk management.
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and providing professional advice.
• Experience coaching or developing colleagues for performance.
• Educated to Level 5 (HND) or equivalent in related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review capital investment and major works programmes informed by asset data and compliance information.
• Lead investment option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases with focus on value for money.
• Ensure investment plans align with long-term financial planning and the 30-year plan.
• Provide oversight of property compliance and building safety obligations.
• Identify asset-related risks and convert regulatory changes into investment priorities.
• Coordinate ad-hoc capital projects with consultants, surveys, procurement and contractors.
• Advise senior stakeholders with clear recommendations on asset priorities and risks.
• Collaborate with repairs, maintenance, and housing teams to improve services and resident experience.
• Support colleagues to foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Asset management

Capital investment

Stock condition data

Stakeholder communication

Procurement

Leadership

Building safety

Project management

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Level 5 (HND) or equivalent in Building Surveying/Asset Management/Construction

Job description

Salary: £58,000
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Asset Manager - Social Housing

Salary: £58,000
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full time, Permanent

Goodman Masson are pleased to be working with a social housing provider who is looking to appoint an experienced Asset Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering its long-term asset investment strategy.

This is a strategically focused position, offering the opportunity to influence how investment is prioritised across a housing portfolio, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose.
Working closely with senior leaders and property colleagues, you will use asset intelligence, stock condition information and compliance data to shape capital investment programmes, support long-term financial planning and provide assurance around property-related risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and continually review capital investment and major works programmes, ensuring investment priorities are informed by robust asset data, stock condition surveys and compliance information.Lead investment option appraisals, feasibility assessments and business cases, considering value for money, whole-life costs, sustainability and long-term investment requirements
• Ensure capital investment plans align with wider organisational objectives and long-term financial planning, including the 30-year business plan.
• Provide oversight and assurance around property compliance, Decent Homes requirements and emerging housing and building safety legislation.
• Identify asset-related risks, including non-decency and compliance issues, translating regulatory changes into clear investment priorities and actions.
• Lead ad-hoc capital investment projects, coordinating consultants, surveys, procurement activity and contractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide professional oversight of complex disrepair cases, ensuring appropriate investigations, remedial specifications and risk management, working with legal advisers where required.
• Act as a technical and professional adviser to senior stakeholders, providing clear recommendations on investment priorities, asset risks and property-related issues.
• Work collaboratively with repairs, maintenance, compliance and housing teams to improve service delivery, resolve complex issues and enhance the resident experience
• Support and develop colleagues, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.

About You

• Significant experience within asset management, capital investment or planned maintenance, ideally within social housing or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of stock condition data, asset intelligence and how this informs investment planning and prioritisation.
• Proven experience developing and managing capital investment or planned works programmes.
• Experience undertaking option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases, with a strong understanding of value for money and whole-life costing.
• Knowledge of property compliance, the Decent Homes Standard and relevant housing and building safety legislation.
• Experience overseeing complex disrepair cases, including working with legal advisers and managing high-risk or litigated matters.
• Strong project management and procurement experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Confident communicating with and influencing senior stakeholders, providing professional advice and constructive challenge.
• Experience managing, coaching or developing colleagues, with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
• Educated to Level 5 (HND) or equivalent in Building Surveying, Asset Management, Construction or a related discipline.