Planning & Strategy Asset Manager

MMP Consultancy; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Planning & Strategy Asset Manager to shape long-term investment strategies across a residential property portfolio. This senior role focuses on asset data integrity, investment planning, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include managing asset management systems, reviewing strategies, and providing capital expenditure advice. The ideal candidate has experience in housing asset management and holds a relevant degree, with strong analytical and communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing asset management and long-term investment planning.
• Strong knowledge of housing compliance standards, including Decent Homes and Energy Performance.
• Experience managing asset management systems and translating data into strategic insight.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assure the accuracy of asset management systems and data.
• Lead the review and development of the Asset Management Strategy.
• Produce and manage long-term investment plans, supporting budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide strategic advice on capital investment decisions.
• Monitor energy performance and identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction, Asset Management, Housing, or related discipline

Tools

Asset management systems (Keystone or equivalent)

Job description

Planning & Strategy Asset Manager

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00

Location: Remote working with occasional meetings in Peterborough

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Planning & Strategy Asset Manager to play a key role in shaping long-term investment and sustainability strategies across a residential property portfolio. This is a senior, strategic role responsible for asset data integrity, long-term investment planning, and supporting major capital expenditure decisions. You will lead the development of 5-year and 30-year investment plans, ensure robust stock condition intelligence, and contribute directly to Net Zero Carbon objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and assure the accuracy of asset management systems and data (Keystone or equivalent)
• Lead the review and ongoing development of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with business and financial objectives
• Produce and manage long-term investment plans, supporting planned programmes, budgeting, and forecasting
• Provide strategic advice on major capital investment and expenditure decisions
• Monitor energy performance data and identify funding opportunities to support sustainability targets
• Oversee planned and cyclical works programmes, including compliance with Section 20 consultation requirements
• Deliver regular KPI reporting and develop enhanced reporting tools within asset management systems
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic delivery

About You

You will be a confident and analytical asset management professional with experience operating at a strategic level within a housing environment.

Essential

• Proven experience in housing asset management and long-term investment planning
• Strong knowledge of housing compliance standards, including Decent Homes and Energy Performance
• Experience managing asset management systems and translating data into strategic insight
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction, Asset Management, Housing, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Professional membership (RICS, CIH, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting sustainability and Net Zero Carbon strategies
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2 or similar)

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle
• Flexibility to attend meetings or work outside standard hours if required
• Enhanced DBS check