Asset Manager (Strategic Projects)

Milton-Keynes-Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Bike purchase scheme

High street discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting an Asset Manager (Strategic Projects) to join our Corporate and Housing Team within Property and Development.

The role leads on high-profile property initiatives such as the District Heat Network and regeneration projects, delivering strategic asset management across a diverse estate while supporting residents and city growth.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification and a professional qualification or membership in a professional body such as RICS.
• Extensive experience in property or asset management within a regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex property projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic property projects that support major council priorities.
• Deliver high-quality asset management across a diverse operational estate.
• Resolve complex property matters with negotiation and sound judgement.
• Guide programmes to ensure compliance with legislation and council procedures.
• Translate strategic decisions into actionable operational plans for colleagues.
• Collaborate to manage property programmes and revenue budgets linked to strategic programmes.

Skills

Property/asset management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Degree-level qualification

RICS membership or equivalent

Professional qualification in property/asset management

Job description

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Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

Job Category:

Service Area:

Environment & Property- Director Environment and Property

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32days after five years.In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Roles are either ‘site based’ or ‘home based’.

Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.

Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements.

Job Introduction

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.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

• Lead strategic property projects that support the District Heat Network, Environment and Waste Strategy, and other major council priorities.
• Deliver high-quality asset management and professional property advice across a diverse operational estate.
• Resolve complex property matters by applying sound judgement, negotiation skills, and a focus on achieving the best outcomes for Milton Keynes City Council.
• Guide property programmes and project delivery to ensure compliance with legislation, professional standards, and council procedures.
• Take responsibility for translating strategic decisions into effective operational plans and clear actions for colleagues and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively to manage significant property projects, professional commissions, and revenue budgets linked to major strategic programmes.

Ideal Candidate

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, together with an appropriate professional qualification or membership of a professional body such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, is essential.
• You bring extensive experience in property or asset management and a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that supports effective property services.
• Your ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail will help you succeed in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in leading complex property projects and programmes will enable you to deliver high-quality outcomes across a varied portfolio.
• A strong understanding of strategic planning and long-term asset management will help you identify opportunities that support the city’s future growth.
• Confidence when influencing, negotiating, and building positive relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders is key to this role.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.