Engineering Asset Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A major London-based organisation is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join their Estates & Facilities Engineering team. The role focuses on improving asset performance and maintaining accurate asset records using CAFM systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in planned maintenance and a strong understanding of asset lifecycle management.

Benefits

Generous Pension

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Asset Manager or in a similar planned maintenance-focused role.
• Proficiency in CAFM systems (ideally Planon).
• Strong understanding of SFG20 and asset lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed asset surveys and upload data using a Data Import Tool.
• Validate existing asset information through inspections.
• Collaborate with the PPM Manager to develop maintenance schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualifications in asset or facilities management

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

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Salary: £44,355 - £51,735 per annum + Generous Pension, Package and Opportunities

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Asset Manager with a passion for data accuracy, maintenance planning, and improving asset performance?

We’re working on behalf of a major London-based organisation to find a confident and technically skilled Asset Manager to support their Estates & Facilities Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a pivotal role in optimising maintenance programmes and asset information across a diverse estate.

The Role

This role focuses on planned preventative maintenance, asset validation, compliance, and performance improvement. You will be central to the organisation’s efforts to maintain and develop a comprehensive, accurate asset database, using a CAFM system (Planon) and ensuring alignment with SFG20 standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting detailed asset surveys and uploading data using a Data Import Tool (DIT).
• Validating existing asset information through inspections and physical checks.
• Supporting updates to the CAFM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date registers.
• Collaborating with the PPM Manager to develop maintenance schedules aligned with SFG20 standards.
• Undertaking audits to monitor condition, compliance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Advising on lifecycle upgrades and improvements based on survey and system data.
• Supporting BAU cover for related roles (e.g. PPM Manager or Asset Data Manager) as needed.
• Delivering guidance and informal training on asset management best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience as an Asset Manager or in a similar planned maintenance-focused role.
• Proficiency in CAFM systems (ideally Planon).
• Strong understanding of SFG20, asset lifecycle, and PPM.
• Attention to detail with the ability to validate and interpret complex data.
• Strong communication skills for liaising across teams and with contractors.
• Knowledge of compliance standards, health & safety, and environmental considerations.
• Relevant qualifications in asset or facilities management.
• Familiarity with ISO or similar maintenance standards.
• Experience managing assets across varied building types, including residential or medical.