We are thrilled to be partnering with our client, a well known Housing Association based in London to recruit for a Director of Asset Investment and Fire Remediation. In this newly created function, the Director of Asset Investment and Fire Remediation will play a critical role in leading the strategic investment and enhancement of built assets across a large and diverse property portfolio, including oversight and delivery of fire safety remediation projects in occupied residential properties.
The Role
This position combines oversight of comprehensive asset investment functions and fire safety remedial works, ensuring properties remain safe, compliant, sustainable, and efficiently managed. Additionally, the role will focus on securing external funding, seeking redress for latent defects and achieving key performance metrics for asset investment, driving initiatives aligned with our long-term financial plan and carbon reduction goals.
Desired Skills
* A construction-based qualification, equivalent to degree level, ideally relevant to fire remediation and project management.
* Significant experience managing large, complex construction projects and asset/capital project services at a senior level, ideally with experience managing a substantial residential property portfolio that includes high-risk buildings and/or those over 11m in height.
* Proven experience in delivering fire safety and asset investment while ensuring compliance with regulations, best practices, and customer satisfaction.
* Strong ability to analyse complex technical information and present it clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including non-technical colleagues, residents, and contractors.
* A successful track record in managing budgets, securing external funding, and overseeing supplier relationships.
* Demonstrated personal resilience and experience leading teams through challenging and high-pressure environments, with a focus on delivering results under scrutiny and ambiguity.
* Knowledge of carbon reduction strategies and sustainable practices in property management is highly desirable.
You will be joining a values-led organisation that is committed to:
* Long-term investment in people, places, and infrastructure
* Empowering its leaders to drive change at scale
* Supporting professional development and career growth
* Embedding ESG principles and carbon reduction across all operations
Championing diversity, inclusion, and community engagement