Asset Manager (Estates & Facilities)

Asset Manager (Estates & Facilities)

Location - West London (Hybrid)

Duration - 6 months (Initially)

Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

The Estates Asset Manager is an essential role within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, reporting to the Estates Development Manager, they will be responsible for managing built assets, including but not limited to insurance, utilities, landlord and tenant matters, statutory and regulatory compliance, rates and council tax and space utilization.

Responsible for the effective support and interface with estates capital projects, planned and reactive maintenance works, sustainability and the development of estates systems and networks.

The postholder will support the leadership of the ongoing development of policies, processes, practices and systems that support effective asset management. championing a culture of service excellence, safety, compliance, and sustainability.

They will work collaboratively with professional services, academic departments, and external partners to develop and deliver a high quality Strategic Asset Management Plan, introduce ISO55000 to support strategic objectives, ensuring the estate meets the needs of students, staff, and the wider community.

Accountabilities and Key responsibilities including but not limited to :

• Maintain an overall understanding and strategic overview of the entire estate.
• Ensure a robust and up to date Asset Register is in place and current at all times.
• Manage lease and tenancy agreements
• Lead rent reviews, lease renewals, and repairs to maximize asset value
• Liaise with agents, surveyors, solicitors, contractors, and auctioneers
• Mange all Insurance requirements
• Manage information for Investors and Development Partners
• Manage Rates and Council Tax matters
• Mange Valuations and Service Charge budgets and invoicing
• Support property inspections to facilitate maintenance and refurbishments
• Handle tenant matters including assignments, licenses, and lease queries
• Collaborate with accounts on service charge budgets, rent raising, and reconciliations
• Oversee insurance, health & safety, and compliance matters
• Review asset performance and support asset repositioning strategies
• Maintain property databases and prepare detailed client reports
• Manager EPC and DEC Certification