Asset Project Manager

Location

Hybrid, North West with travel to schemes on average once a week and occasional travel to our client’s offices.

You will lead complex programmes that make a real difference to people’s homes and communities. As an Asset Project Manager you are responsible for managing a programme of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects from inception to completion, overseeing regional budgets of £5‑6 million. You will coordinate multiple concurrent schemes, ensure they remain on track, within budget, and aligned to programme objectives. You will manage contractor performance, set clear expectations, monitor delivery against KPIs, and take decisive action where projects fall behind, including reprogramming works, addressing performance issues or mitigating risks.

Your ability to balance technical delivery with customer engagement will be key; you will inspect works before, during and after completion, manage risks, uphold health and safety standards, and communicate clearly with residents and stakeholders throughout the journey.

The spot salary for this post is £47 433 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements, with potential entry at 5 % or 10 % below the rate. You will also receive a car allowance starting at £1 250 per annum.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through the benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future‑focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary.
• Family‑friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work‑life balance.
• Career development – From stepping into management and management essentials training to leadership academy, apprenticeships and more.

• Experience of construction management in planned maintenance/refurbishments.
• Experience managing external contractors.
• Knowledge of health & safety issues affecting properties.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Significant forecasting and budget management experience.
• IT skills relating to Project Management or Asset Management systems.

• Previous experience in social housing.
• Ability to conduct stock condition/energy performance surveys.
• Report writing skills.