Asset Manager

Public Sector; Stafford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson are supporting a social housing provider in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Asset Manager. You will shape and deliver long-term investment strategies, using asset data, stock condition surveys and compliance information to prioritise capital works and drive whole-life cost efficiency.

You will work with senior leaders and housing teams to ensure property compliance, Decent Homes standards and safety legislation are embedded in planning, with clear recommendations and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in asset management, capital investment or planned maintenance, ideally in social housing or a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of stock condition data and asset intelligence informing investment planning.
• Proven experience developing and managing capital investment or planned works programmes.
• Experience undertaking option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases with value for money insight.
• Knowledge of property compliance, Decent Homes and housing/building safety legislation.
• Experience overseeing complex disrepair cases, liaising with legal advisers and managing high-risk matters.
• Strong project management and procurement experience across multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Confident in communicating with senior stakeholders and providing professional advice.
• Experience coaching or developing colleagues with focus on performance.
• Educated to Level 5 (HND) in Building Surveying/Asset Management/Construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and review capital investment and major works programmes informed by asset data.
• Lead investment option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Ensure investment plans align with long-term financial planning and business plan.
• Provide oversight of property compliance, Decent Homes and safety legislation.
• Identify asset-related risks and translate regulatory changes into priorities.
• Lead ad-hoc capital investment projects with consultants and contractors.
• Oversee complex disrepair cases with appropriate investigations and risk management.
• Advise senior stakeholders with clear recommendations on investment priorities.
• Collaborate with repairs, maintenance, compliance and housing teams to improve service delivery.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.

Skills

Asset management

Capital investment

Project management

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Coaching

Team development

Education

Level 5 HND in Building Surveying

Job description

Asset Manager - Social Housing

Salary: £58,000
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Goodman Masson are pleased to be working with a social housing provider who is looking to appoint an experienced Asset Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering its long-term asset investment strategy.

This is a strategically focused position, offering the opportunity to influence how investment is prioritised across a housing portfolio, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose.
Working closely with senior leaders and property colleagues, you will use asset intelligence, stock condition information and compliance data to shape capital investment programmes, support long‑term financial planning and provide assurance around property‑related risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and continually review capital investment and major works programmes, ensuring investment priorities are informed by robust asset data, stock condition surveys and compliance information.Lead investment option appraisals, feasibility assessments and business cases, considering value for money, whole‑life costs, sustainability and long‑term investment requirements
• Ensure capital investment plans align with wider organisational objectives and long‑term financial planning, including the 30‑year business plan.
• Provide oversight and assurance around property compliance, Decent Homes requirements and emerging housing and building safety legislation.
• Identify asset‑related risks, including non‑decency and compliance issues, translating regulatory changes into clear investment priorities and actions.
• Lead ad‑hoc capital investment projects, coordinating consultants, surveys, procurement activity and contractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide professional oversight of complex disrepair cases, ensuring appropriate investigations, remedial specifications and risk management, working with legal advisers where required.
• Act as a technical and professional adviser to senior stakeholders, providing clear recommendations on investment priorities, asset risks and property‑related issues.
• Work collaboratively with repairs, maintenance, compliance and housing teams to improve service delivery, resolve complex issues and enhance the resident experience
• Support and develop colleagues, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.

About You

• Significant experience within asset management, capital investment or planned maintenance, ideally within social housing or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of stock condition data, asset intelligence and how this informs investment planning and prioritisation.
• Proven experience developing and managing capital investment or planned works programmes.
• Experience undertaking option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases, with a strong understanding of value for money and whole‑life costing.
• Knowledge of property compliance, the Decent Homes Standard and relevant housing and building safety legislation.
• Experience overseeing complex disrepair cases, including working with legal advisers and managing high‑risk or litigated matters.
• Strong project management and procurement experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Confident communicating with and influencing senior stakeholders, providing professional advice and constructive challenge.
• Experience managing, coaching or developing colleagues, with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
• Educated to Level 5 (HND) or equivalent in Building Surveying, Asset Management, Construction or a related discipline.