Asset Manager

Michael Page (UK); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the housing sector is seeking a strategic leader for Asset Management. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing comprehensive asset strategies, overseeing significant capital investment budgets, and ensuring sustainability through innovative practices. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders to maximize asset value and contribute to the organization’s growth and regeneration efforts. If you are passionate about making a difference in housing and possess strong leadership and communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Agile working

Further career progression

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a construction-related discipline or equivalent.
• Strong IT literacy and experience in technology-driven changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Asset Management Strategy for property and land.
• Lead the development of capital investment budgets and programmes.
• Manage property data collection for a robust asset management plan.

Skills

Strong IT literacy

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Knowledge of option appraisal models

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Job description

• Management role with leading housing provider
• Competitive salary

About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest and well-established housing providers in the North West, providing over 11,000 homes across Greater Manchester.

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and review the Asset Management Strategy, setting the strategic vision for all assets including property and land, providing direction in relation to investment planning and budget setting.
• Lead and be accountable for the development of annual, 5-year, and 30-year capital investment budgets and programmes, taking account of future investment requirements. Implement timely planned multi-million pound annual capital programmes, working closely with all stakeholders including Homes, Place, Finance, and Development and Growth Directorates.
• Responsible for the collection of property data that is accurate and timely to maintain a robust 30-year asset management plan and protect the sustainability of the stock. Manage work demand of surveyors who will collect this data and undertake a range of duties across the Homes Directorate.
• Develop and direct plans that align with the organisation's Business Plan, utilising asset management techniques together with the latest stock investment projections based on market forces and known rates.
• Lead an active asset management regime, identifying and undertaking option appraisals of properties, estates, and neighbourhoods, providing long-term recommendations and making decisions to maximise asset value and sustainability of the stock.
• Lead on estate regeneration and master planning activities, engaging with internal and external partners to meet the wider regeneration aims of the organisation.
• Seek and respond to opportunities for stock growth and redevelopment in conjunction with the Development and Growth Team.
• Take the lead role in the continuous development and implementation of the organisation's Sustainability Strategy and oversee the development of a comprehensive retrofit programme and roadmap for the delivery of zero carbon homes.

The Successful Applicant

• Educated to degree level in a construction-related discipline or equivalent through training/experience.
• Strong IT literacy and experience of harnessing advances in technology to change ways of working.
• Excellent awareness and working knowledge of option appraisal models.
• Strong communication skills: able to produce a variety of quality material to explain or support your position and then confident with presenting to and influencing different audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and have a forward-thinking and positive approach to problem-solving with proven experience of effective decision-making.
• Experience of both residential and commercial property management.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Agile working
• Further career progression