UK Asset Manager

ISS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace and facility management company in the UK is seeking an experienced Asset Manager. You will oversee maintenance for all physical assets, ensuring compliance with ISO 55001 standards. Responsibilities include implementing the asset management plan, driving sustainability initiatives, and improving system reliability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in asset management, exceptional knowledge of reliability engineering, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. This role offers a dynamic environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in asset management within complex environments.
• Strong experience in delivering business improvement and cost efficiency.
• Excellent knowledge of reliability engineering and relevant legislation.
• Skilled in contract and supplier management.
• Experience in sectors such as CEM, data centres, banking, or healthcare is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement the asset management function to deliver a value-for-money approach.
• Ensure implementation of annual asset management plans to meet ISO 55001.
• Deliver asset management initiatives for sustainability objectives.
• Support the annual Statutory Compliance & Audit programme.
• Drive reliability improvements and track asset failures.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to develop technical solutions.
• Maintain root cause analysis systems for critical equipment failures.

Skills

Asset management in complex environments

Business improvement

Reliability engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Contract and supplier management

M&E qualifications

Proactive teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced UK Asset Manager to join our Engineering Assurance & Governance team.

This role will provide strategic oversight of maintenance for all physical assets across UK sites, ensuring robust asset management practices and compliance with ISO 55001 standards.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will lead initiatives that enhance reliability and deliver a value-for-money approach. You will play a key role in implementing the annual asset management plan, supporting sustainability objectives such as achieving net zero, and improving system reliability and performance.

Working closely with the Head of Asset Reliability, in-house engineering teams, and suppliers, you will ensure assets operate efficiently and with minimal environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Asset Reliability in implementing the asset management function to deliver a value-for-money approach.
• Ensure effective implementation of the annual asset management plan for every building, in line with ISO 55001.
• Deliver asset management initiatives aligned with client sustainability objectives, including energy efficiency and net zero targets.
• Support the development and execution of the annual Statutory Compliance & Audit programme, including resolution of CARs.
• Drive system reliability improvements through identification and implementation of asset reliability programmes across UK sites.
• Track and monitor asset failures, develop tools for performance monitoring, and produce monthly asset performance reports.
• Lead fault reporting and collaborate with engineering site leads and suppliers to develop technical solutions that reduce failures.
• Maintain and implement root cause analysis systems for critical equipment failures, ensuring timely remedial actions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in asset management within complex environments.
• Strong experience in delivering business improvement and cost efficiency.
• Excellent knowledge of reliability engineering, reliability‑centred maintenance, technical standards, and relevant legislation.
• Skilled in contract and supplier management, with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ideally, FM Asset background and M&E qualifications.
• Experience in sectors such as CEM, data centres, banking, or healthcare is desirable.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

About ISS

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better.

Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

Diversity & Inclusion

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.