Engineering Asset Manager

RF Recruitment Consultancy LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Engineering Asset Manager for a prestigious university in London. The role entails managing assets across multiple campuses, conducting surveys, and ensuring compliance with maintenance guidelines. Candidates should have strong asset management experience, expertise in CAFM systems, and a technical M&E qualification. This position offers an exceptional benefits package including 30 days of holiday and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced Pension scheme

35 hours working week

Access to life long learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Asset Manager or similar role.
• Strong expertise in CAFM systems, preferably Planon.
• Good understanding of SFG20 and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asset surveys and validate asset information.
• Utilise the CAFM system to manage asset documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SFG20 maintenance guidelines.

Skills

Asset management

CAFM systems

Planned maintenance

Asset validation

Compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Technical M&E qualification

Relevant qualifications in asset or facilities management

Tools

CAFM system (Planon)

Job description

Are you an experienced Asset Manager with expertise in maintenance and asset validation? Do you want to join a world famous higher education institution, with unparalleled benefits, and the opportunity to work on a complex, multi faceted estate?

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Asset Manager to join our client's Engineering Services Team. Within this Engineering Asset Manager role you will operate across multiple campus locations in London and you will be working closely with the engineering team to identify and manage assets. You will be responsible for conducting asset surveys, validating asset data, planning maintenance schedules in accordance to SFG20, utilising the CAFM system and performing audits to identify areas for improvements. This is the ideal role for an Technical M&E Engineer who has moved into an asset managers role and who wants to join a prestigious organisation and work on some of the most iconic campuses in the world!

In addition to the chance to join a Russel Group University, in their award winning estates team you will also enjoy a wide ranging benefits package which will include:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure dates

• Enhanced Pension scheme

• A popular 35 hours working week

• Access to life long learning and development

This Engineering Asset Managers role is predominantly site-based, requiring a technical hands‑on approach, with some desk‑based responsibilities.

As an Asset Manager, you will:

• Conduct asset surveys and validate asset information

• Utilise the CAFM system (Planon) to manage asset documentation and performance data

• Ensure compliance with SFG20 maintenance guidelines and statutory requirements

• Support the creation and management of maintenance schedules

• Drive the accuracy of asset registers and ensure alignment with inspection data

• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality asset management solutions

To be successful in your role as Engineering Asset Manager we are looking for candidates with:

• Proven experience as an Asset Manager or similar role, with a focus on planned maintenance and asset validation

• A technical M&E qualification would he highly desirable

• Strong expertise in CAFM systems (Planon preferred)

• Good understanding of SFG20 and statutory compliance

• Experience validating asset data through inspections

• Knowledge of building systems, asset life cycle management, and planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)

• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

• Understanding of compliance, health & safety standards, and environmental considerations

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in asset or facilities management

• Familiarity with ISO maintenance standards

• Experience across a range of building types.

If you are looking into 2026 and dreaming of a challenging but rewarding new position within building services asset management then this is the role for you! Please apply now.