Asset Manager

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Luton is seeking a detail-oriented Asset Manager to drive asset management practices for a transformative infrastructure project. The successful candidate will manage various asset types and ensure operational excellence. Responsibilities include developing an integrated Asset Management System and overseeing project completion. Candidates should have an engineering degree, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of ISO 55000 standards. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

25 to 32 days annual leave

Buying annual leave scheme

Generous pension scheme

Relocation package up to £8,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Unlimited development courses

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Understanding of ISO 55000 standards and their practical application.
• Recent experience managing a wide range of asset types.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management practices.
• Support creation of an integrated Asset Management System.
• Oversee construction and commissioning activities.

Skills

Asset management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

About The Job

Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance

Hours per week: 18.5

Contract type: Permanent

Are you looking for a rewarding role within Luton Rising, the Luton Council group company that owns London Luton Airport and is at the forefront of delivering Luton’s inspiring 2040 vision? This role could be for you!

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven Asset Manager to join our team and help steer the development of the Luton DART’s asset management journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative infrastructure project, where your skills will directly contribute to the long-term performance, reliability, and integration of this strategic transport system.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement asset management practices in line with ISO55001, ensuring they are embedded across the Luton DART operation.
• Support the creation of an integrated Asset Management System that’s fit for purpose, future-ready, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Oversee and close out construction and commissioning activities carried out by the original delivery partners—bringing everything up to operational excellence.
• Act as a key interface between Luton Rising, Bartlett Square, and London Luton Airport, ensuring collaboration, smooth handovers, and aligned infrastructure strategies.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with recent experience managing a broad range of asset types -such as Civils, Mechanical & Electrical, Fire, and Communications - particularly in environments where collaboration with external contractors plays a critical role in achieving operational success.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven ability to work effectively with a diverse group of partners and stakeholders. Experience in developing and operating within, or progressing toward, an ISO 55001-compliant Asset Management System is essential.

Strong partnership and community working skills are key to this role. We’re seeking someone who can engage with stakeholders and partners with enthusiasm and drive, showing a genuine passion for understanding and delivering shared objectives. You should be comfortable sharing knowledge, valuing others’ expertise, and maintaining constructive, trust-based relationships both internally and externally.

You’ll need to be able to influence and guide people at all levels of an organisation, including those within contractor teams, even when you don’t have formal authority. Relationship-building is central to your success, and you’ll be expected to strengthen our culture of trust, collaboration, and transparency.

Visible leadership is also crucial – this means having the confidence and presence to inspire high performance, articulate a compelling vision, and motivate teams and individuals to achieve it.

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities are vital. You should be able to assess complex situations, identify the key components and implications, and develop clear, practical solutions that lead to sound decisions and outcomes.

A good understanding of ISO 55000 standards and how they are applied in practice is required. Candidates should possess a degree in an Engineering discipline with some relevant work experience, or alternatively, have significant experience within the Asset Management industry.

About Us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part‑time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How To Apply

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