Asset Investment Manager

Michael Page Property and Construction

As the Asset Investment Manager, you will lead on the collection of stock condition data, ensure homes are successfully onboarded onto the asset management database, develop investment programmes for component replacements and cyclical works, contribute to budgeting for proposed investment and work with the data team to intelligently profile investment demands throughout a 30-year business plan.

Client Details

My client are a leading South East Housing Provider in Buckinghamshire.

Description

The key responsibilities as the Asset Investment Manager are as follows:

• Provide qualified and comprehensive advice and support on a range of issues that will ensure effective investment in the property asset portfolio within regulatory constraints
• Provide assurance of component data integrity
• Manage the stock condition surveying function through analysis of property data, management of stock condition and HHSRS surveys and any other appropriate intelligence collection media
• Build and develop a team of stock condition and validation surveyors to deliver stock condition and capital investment programmes
• In conjunction with data team and wider organisation, refine asset intelligence to capture priority issues and vulnerabilities
• Assist the Head of Asset Appraisal and Investment to make decisions in relation to options appraisals/regeneration opportunities
• Contribute to reports and policy, and develop process and procedure associated with stock investment, asset data collection and business planning
• Support a strong link with the development department that leads to an efficient process for handover of and minimal defects during the early life of new property assets
• Support the Head of Asset Appraisal and Investment in developing and validating the short, medium and long-term asset investment programmes for its’ property assets
• Make an effective contribution to the achievement of the team’s objectives and KPI targets
• Ensure the team’s safe operation by ensuring the surveying team is appropriately equipped and trained to carry out jobs safely and raise staff awareness of health and safety responsibilities through better understanding and practical implementation of relevant procedures
• Conduct and report on investigations associated with complaints germane to your service area

Profile

The successful Asset Investment Manager requires the following:

• Minimum qualification of a HND in Building Construction or degree in Building Surveying or equivalent, with substantial experience
• Professional Qualification (CIOB, RICS)
• Be HHSRS accredited
• Experience of working in a planned maintenance environment
• An understanding of Disrepair protocol
• Has experience in the Social Housing sector
• A good understanding of current Decent Homes legislation
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience of coordinating stock condition programmes
• Ability to appropriately assess property condition
• Personal safety awareness in relation to lone working
• Effective communicator with understanding of diverse customers
• Maintain constructive dialogue with internal and external contacts
• Attention to detail and sound judgement in decision making
• Flexible approach to hours worked & managing own workload
• Full UK Driving Licence and use of personal vehicle
• Commercial awareness of effective Asset Management
• Familiarity with relevant legislation relating to Asset Management
• Computer literate with good IT skills
• A customer focused approach
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Experience of asset management based around computerised stock condition databases
• Ability to get to Buckinghamshire on a regular basis

Job Offer

The successful Asset Investment Manager will have the ability to join a leading Housing Provider in Buckinghamshire and a great and growing team.