Asset Manager (Strategic Projects)

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting for an Asset Manager (Strategic Projects) within the Corporate and Housing Team of Property and Development. The role focuses on leading high-profile property initiatives, driving strategic decisions, and delivering growth and essential services across Milton Keynes.

The position is site-based, with interviews planned for 1st October 2026. The council emphasizes values of dedication, respect, and collaboration as it manages a diverse asset portfolio

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-profile property initiatives to support council priorities.
• Provide expert advice on asset management and complex projects.
• Deliver strategic property decisions to create lasting benefits for local people.
• Collaborate across Council teams to enable growth and service delivery.

Job description

We're recruiting an Asset Manager (Strategic Projects) to join our Corporate and Housing Team within Property and Development.

The Corporate and Housing Team within Property and Development manages one of the most important asset portfolios in Milton Keynes, with responsibility for the land and buildings that underpin public services, support residents, and shape the future growth of our city. The team oversees a diverse estate that includes civic offices, libraries, leisure facilities, schools, depots, community buildings, hostels, temporary accommodation, and provides valuation and general property advice to colleagues in Home Ownership and Housing Regeneration.

Alongside day-to-day management, the team plays a strategic role in enabling Milton Keynes' continued growth and the provision of essential services.

As our Asset Manager (Strategic Projects), you'll lead on high-profile property initiatives that support major council priorities, including the District Heat Network, environmental programmes, and key regeneration projects. Your work will help ensure council assets are managed effectively, investment is delivered responsibly, and strategic property decisions create lasting benefits for local people.

Working across Milton Keynes City Council, you'll provide expert advice, lead complex projects, and help us deliver our priorities in a way that reflects our values of being dedicated, respectful, and collaborative.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you'll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 1st October 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We're dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk