Senior Asset Manager

Aspire Defence Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to lead Life Cycle works and ensure asset compliance. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various teams to enhance asset management practices, oversee budgets, and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management. Your expertise in project cost plans, statutory compliance, and contract management will be crucial in navigating the complexities of Life Cycle projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a contributory pension plan. If you are passionate about asset management and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Options to Buy and Sell Holiday

Contributory Company Pension Plan

Bupa Health Check

Private Healthcare Access

Individual Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical discipline such as Surveying or Engineering.
• Chartered Member of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and discuss Annual Maintenance Plans and 5-year plans.
• Manage the Life Cycle budget and oversee high-value proposals.

Skills

Project Cost Plans

Whole Life Costing

Contract Management

Statutory Compliance

IT Literacy

CDM Regulations (2015)

EHS Knowledge

BREEAM/DREAM

Education

Degree in a Technical Discipline

Chartered Member of RICS, CIBSE, ICE, IEE

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Asset Manager. You'll play a crucial role in planning and executing Life Cycle works to ensure asset availability and compliance with hand back criteria. Collaborate with Aspire Defence Services Ltd (ADSL) to secure value for money on Life Cycle projects, refine our Life Cycle model using advanced asset management tools, and improve planning processes. You'll also oversee the implementation of Life Cycle Plans, research and implement best practices, and work cross-functionally to protect our investors' interests. If you're passionate about asset management and innovation, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Asset Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and discussing forward-looking Annual Maintenance Plans (AMP) and 5-year plans with Aspire Defence Services Ltd (ADSL). You'll map out Life Cycle profiles to ensure assets meet hand back conditions, schedule and monitor high-value proposals, and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and board approval. Your role includes managing the Life Cycle budget, attending key meetings, assessing project scopes on-site, updating asset condition information, and reconciling forecasts with AMPs.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a technical discipline, e.g., Surveying, Engineering, etc.
• Chartered Member of RICS, CIBSE, ICE, IEE, or similar professional body
• Full driving licence
• The ability to achieve MOD security clearance to SC level (within 3 months)
• CSCS card holder

Essential Skills:

Candidates must have a solid understanding of project cost plans, whole life costing, benchmark costs for building and Life Cycle works, and be adept at developing and overseeing Annual Maintenance Plans (AMP). Proficiency in contract management, statutory compliance, and IT literacy is required. Practical knowledge of CDM Regulations (2015) and EHS, including BREEAM/DREAM, is also essential.

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with public sector clients or on MoD estates, as well as familiarity with PFI contracts, will be advantageous. This knowledge will help navigate the unique challenges of these environments and contribute to successful Life Cycle project execution.

We offer:

• Competitive salary (range available on request)
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy and sell holiday
• Contributory Company Pension Plan (matched up to 8%)
• Bupa Health check and private healthcare access
• Individual life assurance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Facilities Services