Technical Asset Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate solutions provider is seeking a Technical Asset Manager in London to oversee asset performance and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in asset management within corporate facilities. Responsibilities include developing asset registers, leading lifecycle planning, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in asset management and technical services.
• Strong understanding of building services engineering.
• Proficient with mobile data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset register.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning and condition assessments.
• Support integration of asset data into performance reporting.

Skills

Engineering understanding

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical services knowledge (HVAC, BMS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS/CAFM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job DescriptionTechnical Asset Manager

Job ID 232402

Posted 05-Aug-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Role Overview

Technical Asset Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, lifecycle management, and operational performance of physical assets across the assigned portfolio. This includes ensuring asset data integrity, optimizing asset performance, and supporting compliance with statutory and client-specific maintenance requirements. The role plays a critical part in driving data-led decision-making and continuous improvement in asset management practices.

While the role reports to Account EMEA Technical Services Lead(s), the role is structured toto collaborate with Facilities Managers across multiple countries in EMEA region on the Account on a day-to-day basis for data gathering, carry out technical analysis and manage periodic technical reporting to EMEA Technical Services Lead(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset register aligned with CBRE IFM Data Standards and client expectations.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning, including condition assessments, criticality and energy analysis, and replacement forecasting.
• Oversee the implementation and use of asset data collection tools (e.g., ADCA) and ensure data quality and completeness
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure all maintainable assets are captured and maintained in the CMMS
• Support the integration of asset data into maintenance planning, capital budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate with engineering, compliance, and finance teams to align asset strategies with operational and financial goals.
• Provide technical guidance and training to site teams on asset tagging, data collection, and CMMS usage.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with internal and external asset management standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (NVQ Level 6 or similar), or equivalent experience with building services engineering operation and maintenance application.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in building services engineering asset management, technical services, and facilities operations having a strong engineering bias.
• Good understanding of legislative compliance requirements
• Excellent understanding of technical services (HVAC, BMS, Electrical, life safety systems, building structure, fabric/façade, lighting systems etc.)
• Previous experience in a corporate facilities management environment is desirable.
• Strong understanding of CMMS/CAFM systems; Understanding of asset data standards is desirable(e.g., SFG20, ISO 55000).
• Experience with mobile data collection tools and structured asset hierarchies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is mandatory; Power BI and/or other data visualization tools is a plus.

Desirable Attributes

• Inquisitive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams across a diverse range of geographic locations within EMEA region.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in building services and maintenance.

About CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry\'s most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.