Asset Manager
West London
£55K - £60K
Repairs and Maintenance
Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known social housing company based in West London area who are looking for a highly skilled Asset Manager to join their team.
As an Asset Manager you will oversee the daily administration of the external contractors responsible for property repairs and block management and be responsible for supervising the contractor's work to ensure it meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.
You will provide assurance that activities are delivered on time and to the right quality and ensuring appropriate oversight and ownership of the deliverables, outputs and compliance position by performing property inspections to develop and oversee an effective asset management plan and inspections on refurbishments and repairs. You will work closely with the team to address any deficiencies, provide feedback for enhancement, and uphold a consistent level of service delivery.
Responsibilities:
Actively manage the managing agents / block managers / repairs contractors to ensure a quality, timebound delivery of a cost effective service.
Lead on the implementation of the Asset Management Strategy, being accountable and responsible for establishing, implementing, reviewing, and revising plans which translate strategy and priorities into delivery.
Develop and maintain a robust assessment of the performance of all property assets maximising return on investment to include financial, social, compliance and environmental aspects.
Develop and manage the Asset Management Database and ensure that the maintenance of stock condition data is in line with Regulatory requirements. Ensure the data is validated, refined, and updated on an ongoing basis through establishing and managing the survey programme and accurately maintaining data on the asset management system to ensure safe and effective properties.
Oversee the development of a grading system of assets to inform an active asset management approach to decisions on the redevelopment, investment, change of tenure, new provision, and disposals.
Work with the team in delivering change management, cultural change, and on-going reviews of service development, working closely with colleagues across the business.
Ensure that decisions and recommendations related to asset management are considered within a robust risk assessment framework and recorded as appropriate within the organisation's risk management framework.
Ensure that through the delivery of investment programmes and ongoing maintenance all assets meet the Decent Homes Standard and legislative requirements.
Maximise the use of the system for efficient delivery of the strategic programme, contract management and front-line data collection.
Assist finance and governance in terms of ensuring recovery of service charges or payment of appropriate service charges is in line with legislation and that insurance commitments are in place and accurately sourced.
Required experience:
RICS accredited
5+ years Asset Management experience working for a Social Housing company
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with residents, contractors and stakeholders
Full UK Driving License