Senior Asset Manager

Goodman Masson; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to spearhead the delivery of retrofit and investment programmes aiming for net-zero targets. The successful candidate will manage contractors, oversee energy efficiency projects, and ensure compliance with regulations while promoting sustainability in housing.

Benefits

Access to CPD and professional development

Flexible hybrid working options

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering retrofit, decarbonisation, or energy efficiency programmes within housing or local government.
• Strong understanding of PAS 2035 and building safety regulations.
• Proven track record in managing contractors and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic delivery of retrofit programmes.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasts, and funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with PAS 2035 and health and safety standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Contract management

Education

HNC in construction or property-related discipline

Professional qualification (CIOB, RICS, Retrofit Academy)

Job description

Are you an experienced asset or contract manager with a passion for driving net-zero targets and decarbonising homes? We re looking for a Senior Asset Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact retrofit and planned investment programmes across our housing stock supporting our journey to greater sustainability, energy efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

As our Senior Asset Manager, you will take the strategic lead on the delivery of retrofit works in line with PAS 2035 and other sustainability frameworks. You ll oversee a team of Contract Managers responsible for delivering major energy efficiency programmes including insulation, windows, heating upgrades, and other fabric-first or whole-house retrofit measures.

This is a high-profile role combining technical oversight, contract management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring all retrofit investments are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with regulatory and funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and strategic delivery of retrofit programmes, including fabric improvements, low-carbon technologies, and compliance upgrades across housing stock.

• Manage budgets, cost forecasts, and funding requirements, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial regulations.

• Ensure compliance with PAS 2035, CDM 2015, and health and safety standards throughout project lifecycles.

• Line-manage Contract Managers delivering retrofit works, providing coaching, direction, and performance management.

• Monitor and report on delivery outcomes, KPIs, and customer satisfaction, applying lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Act as lead client representative across key contracts, liaising with Retrofit Coordinators, Principal Designers, contractors, and internal teams.

• Support customer engagement and ensure tenants are informed and supported before, during, and after retrofit works.

• Participate in the Out-of-Hours Emergency Service rota as required.

What We re Looking For

• HNC (or equivalent) in a construction or property-related discipline; ideally working towards a professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, RICS, Retrofit Academy).

• Demonstrable experience delivering retrofit, decarbonisation, or energy efficiency programmes within housing or local government.

• Strong understanding of PAS 2035, SHDF or ECO funding frameworks, and building safety regulations.

• Proven track record in managing contractors, budgets, and performance reporting across large capital delivery programmes.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of housing by leading retrofit innovation and sustainability.

• Work in a collaborative, mission-led environment focused on people and places.

• Access to CPD, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

• Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working options.

Help drive our homes toward a net-zero future.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation.

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