Asset Manager

Branta Consulting Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Branta Consulting Limited is seeking an Asset Manager to lead asset lifecycle verification, CAFM data management, and statutory compliance across a multi-site portfolio. You will act as the SME for Asset Verification, ensuring audit-ready records and optimal asset utilisation.

You will implement digital CAFM workflows, analyse asset trends, and support governance with clear data reporting. The role involves training Estates, Finance, and Procurement teams while coordinating external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in FM, Asset Management, or Engineering.
• Proven track record with managing physical assets in large-scale estates.
• Strong analytical skills for discrepancy analysis and reporting.
• PRINCE2, H&S knowledge (RAMS/COSHH) or QA/QI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset verification, audits, and inventory reconciliations across sites.
• Implement CAFM workflows to justify, approve, and log asset changes.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and financial governance requirements.
• Train and support Estates, Finance, and Procurement teams; coordinate partners.

Skills

Asset management

Facilities management

CAFM systems

Data reporting

Education

Degree in Facilities Management/Asset Management/Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Branta Consulting is recruiting a technically sharp Asset Manager to lead asset lifecycle verification, CAFM data management, and statutory compliance across a multi-site operational portfolio (600+ hard FM assets). Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Asset Verification, you will ensure audit-ready records, optimise asset utilisation, and establish robust digital change workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Asset Lifecycle Control: Manage asset verification, physical audits, inventory reconciliations, and central change logs for plant, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical assets.
• CAFM & Digital Workflows: Implement digital workflows (CAFM) to capture, justify, and approve asset replacements, relocations, and disposals.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure alignment with statutory H&S and financial governance; analyse asset trends and prioritize capital expenditure based on risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver training, SOPs, and support to Estates, Finance, and Procurement teams while managing external supply partners.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management, Asset Management, or Engineering.
• Technical Skills: Proven track record managing physical assets in large-scale estates and practical proficiency with CAFM systems.
• Analytical Capability: Strong capability in discrepancy analysis, root-cause investigations, and data reporting.
• Desirable: PRINCE2 certification, H&S knowledge (RAMS, COSHH), and Quality Improvement (QI) experience.