Asset Manager

Vivo Defence; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is looking for an Asset Manager in Lakenheath. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and optimisation of asset data, developing lifecycle plans in line with industry guidelines. This role emphasizes customer service, collaboration with technical teams, and implementing risk-based maintenance strategies. Strong IT skills and a relevant qualification are essential for this customer-facing position, which also involves training staff on asset management systems.

Benefits

6% employee matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance 2x annual salary

Single private medical cover

Company car/car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience managing asset databases and CAFM systems is valued.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering and asset lifecycles.
• Strong IT skills and ability to produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Asset Lifecycle Plans for customers.
• Collaborate with the CAFM Support Team for reporting functions.
• Deliver training to staff on CAFM best practices.

Skills

Asset management principles

Data integrity and quality assurance

Interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Recognised qualification in engineering or facilities management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

CAFM systems

Job description

Overview

As Asset Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and optimisation of asset data, lifecycles, and reporting across the VIVO estate. A key responsibility will be the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accurate Asset Lifecycle Plans for customers, aligned with CIBSE guidelines and embedded within company processes and procedures. You will be instrumental in shaping how asset data is managed, reported, and utilised, ensuring it directly supports long-term service delivery, compliance, and customer value. You will work closely with the CAFM Support Team to create and refine industry-leading reporting functions, ensuring that asset renewal and enhanced maintenance strategies are captured and communicated effectively. Leveraging your knowledge of asset management principles, you will provide expertise to enhance CAFM systems and processes, improving both the customer experience and the efficiency of internal operations. Acting as the first point of contact for subcontractor surveyors, you will manage the surveying tool (Mobiess) and ensure data integrity, quality assurance, and effective coordination. Collaboration with technical management teams and projects will be essential, as you provide detailed reports on forward works and lifecycle issues, with an emphasis on business-critical assets. You will also work with the Sales Team, offering insight into new business development, particularly around asset management and lifecycle reporting techniques that strengthen bids and future service offerings. This is a customer-facing role, requiring the confidence and communication skills to work effectively at all levels. You will deliver training to staff and engineers on CAFM best practice and asset collection tools, as well as supporting mobilisation teams with surveying practice and reporting requirements. A key aspect of your role will be introducing risk-based maintenance strategies to customers, ensuring that asset management decisions are evidence-based, forward-thinking, and aligned with client objectives. This role offers the opportunity to shape how VIVO delivers innovative, data-driven asset management solutions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and exceptional service for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accurate Asset Lifecycle Plans for customers, aligned with CIBSE guidelines and embedded within company processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with the CAFM Support Team to create and refine reporting functions, ensuring asset renewal and enhanced maintenance strategies are captured and communicated effectively.
• Enhance CAFM systems and processes to improve customer experience and internal efficiency.
• Act as the first point of contact for subcontractor surveyors; manage the surveying tool (Mobiess) and ensure data integrity, quality assurance, and effective coordination.
• Provide detailed reports on forward works and lifecycle issues, with emphasis on business-critical assets, in collaboration with technical management teams and projects.
• Support the Sales Team with insights into asset management and lifecycle reporting techniques to strengthen bids and future service offerings.
• Deliver training to staff and engineers on CAFM best practices and asset collection tools; support mobilisation teams with surveying practice and reporting requirements.
• Introduce risk-based maintenance strategies to customers, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and aligned with client objectives.
• Shape how VIVO delivers innovative, data-driven asset management solutions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and exceptional service for customers.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in engineering, building services, management or facilities management is desirable; experience managing asset databases and CAFM systems is valued.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering; awareness of asset lifecycles and replacement costing.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Power BI; ability to produce detailed, accurate reports and analysis.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills; proven client-facing experience; ability to work independently and within wider teams.
• Financial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Benefits

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance 2x annual salary
• Single private medical cover
• Company car/car allowance

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. We have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.