Assistant Asset Manager - Fabric Services

Maxwell Stephens Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,093 - 52,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension provision

Access to staff benefits

Job summary

A reputable academic institution in London is looking for an Assistant Asset Manager to join their Estates & Facilities team. This role involves supporting the management and maintenance of a diverse built environment, ensuring compliance and sustainability of buildings. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Building Services or related fields, strong organisational skills, and relevant experience in facilities management. The position offers excellent benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Building Services, Construction, Facilities Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and fabric management.
• Understanding of life safety systems and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with legal and statutory obligations relating to building maintenance.
• Assist with lifecycle audits aligned with estate strategy.
• Contribute to condition inspections and maintenance reviews.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Competence in Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Building Services or related

HNC/HND in Building Surveying or related

Job description

Assistant Asset Manager – Fabric Services

Location: London

Salary: Up to £47,882 + excellent benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Asset Manager – Fabric Services to join the Estates & Facilities team of a prestigious academic institution with a large and historically significant estate.

This role offers the chance to support the strategic management and maintenance of a diverse built environment, contributing to the safety, compliance and long‑term sustainability of buildings used by students, staff and visitors every day.

Working within the Asset Management team, you will support the Senior Asset Manager in overseeing building fabric performance, lifecycle planning and statutory compliance across a complex portfolio that includes both modern and historic properties.

The Role

You will play a key supporting role in ensuring the effective maintenance and enhancement of the institution’s‑built environment, with particular focus on:

• Building fabric and external envelope maintenance
• Roofing systems and material specifications
• Life safety systems including fire doors and means of escape
• Lifecycle audits and decarbonisation initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within asset management in a large‑scale estate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with legal and statutory obligations relating to building maintenance.
• Assist with lifecycle audits and forward maintenance planning aligned with estate strategy and sustainability goals.
• Contribute to condition inspections, fault‑finding and maintenance reviews across the estate.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of technical standards for external fabric and roofing systems.
• Support capital and engineering projects to ensure smooth coordination during design, commissioning and handover.
• Help monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update documentation, specifications, policies and asset records.
• Engage with stakeholders across the estate to ensure effective communication and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the preservation and improvement of historic buildings within the portfolio.

About You

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Building Services, Construction, Facilities Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• HNC/HND or further qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management or Estates Management would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and fabric management
• An understanding of life safety systems and compliance requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Previous experience supporting estates, facilities management or building maintenance functions would be highly beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking estates team responsible for a significant and historically important estate. The organisation offers a supportive working environment along with excellent professional development opportunities.

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension provision and access to a wide range of staff benefits.

Apply Now

Please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848 or send your CV to [e-mail].