Asset Manager

Go Construct; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction industry leader is seeking an Asset Manager to optimize profitability through inventory analysis and supplier management. This role involves monitoring financial records, making occasional site visits, and using asset management technologies. Candidates should possess a relevant undergraduate degree and business management skills, along with previous experience in construction. Salary ranges from £31,000 for beginners to £79,000 for experienced professionals, varying by location and responsibility levels.

Qualifications

• Possess a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card for construction site work.
• Prior experience is preferred, especially in a junior or assistant asset manager role.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profitability through analysis and inventory management.
• Liaise with suppliers for optimal asset pricing.
• Use asset management systems and tracking technologies.
• Monitor financial records and budgets.

Skills

Business management skills

Patience and calmness in stressful situations

Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes

Initiative

Ability to accept criticism and work under pressure

Flexibility and openness to change

Analytical thinking skills

Basic computer and hand-held device skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in building and construction, business studies, finance, statistics, economics, management or accounting

Job description

What does an asset manager do?

As an asset manager, you will be responsible helping to maximise the profitability of the business through analysis inventory and supplier pricing. You could also be generating reports based on this, and passing this information on to other decision-makers.

The job role of an asset manager involves the following duties:

• Maximising profitability
• Running and analysing inventories of all assets
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain the best price for assets
• Investing money for upcoming projects
• Working with asset management systems and tracking technologies
• Ensuring financial records are up-to-date and accurate
• Monitoring materials, workforce, tools, equipment and supplies
• Reporting on finance and forecasting budgets
• Working in an office and making occasional site visits.

How to become an asset manager

There are several routes to becoming an asset manager. You can gain the qualifications you need by doing a university course or graduate training scheme, or by taking industry‑recognised qualifications. If you already have relevant skills or experience you may be able to apply directly to an employer or train on the job.

You should explore each route to becoming an asset manager to find out which is the right one for you.

You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site.

University/graduate training scheme

You could complete an undergraduate degree in building and construction, business studies, finance, statistics, economics, management or accounting. For this, you’ll need 2 – 3 A levels (or equivalent), including maths.

Afterwards, you could apply to a graduate trainee scheme. You could work for a bank or construction firm as a junior or assistant asset manager.

If you already have a relevant first degree, you could do a postgraduate qualification to improve your employability.

• Find a university course
• Funding advice
• Equivalent entry requirements explained

Industry Qualifications

• The Institute of Asset Management (IAM) offers courses which cover the basics of asset management. You do not need any existing qualifications for these.
• The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) also offers qualifications and training courses. These are both for experienced professionals and school leavers interested in financial careers.

Work experience

• Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.

Skills

• Business management skills
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• Able to use your initiative
• Able to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• Be flexible and open to change
• Analytical thinking skills
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand‑held device

Qualifications

• Some may require previous experience within a construction firm as a junior or assistant asset manager

You Could Complete A:

• Undergraduate degree in building and construction, business studies, finance, statistics, economics, management or accounting.

How much could you earn as an asset manager?

The expected salary for an asset manager varies as you become more experienced.

• Newly trained asset managers can earn from £31,000
• Trained asset managers with experience can earn up to £79,000*

Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route.

• Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources