Asset Project Manager

Overview

Hybrid, North West with travel to schemes on average. Full time, Permanent.

Location:

Hybrid, North West with travel to schemes on average, once a week and occasional travel to Accent offices. Salary: £48,683 per annum (including car allowance). Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.

We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.

If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.

You’ll be responsible for leading complex programmes that make a real difference to people’s homes and communities. In this role, you’ll take ownership of high‑value investment programmes and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

Our planned works programmes are about more than buildings – they’re about delivering well‑managed, value‑driven projects that improve lives. You’ll take a strategic, hands‑on approach to project and contractor management, ensuring successful delivery across a diverse portfolio.

You’ll be responsible for managing a programme of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects from inception to completion, overseeing regional budgets of £5-6 million. Leading on project governance, you’ll coordinate multiple concurrent schemes, ensuring they remain on track, within budget, and aligned to programme objectives.

A key part of your role will be managing contractor performance. Working with a network of external partners, you’ll set clear expectations, monitor delivery against KPIs, and take decisive action where projects fall behind – whether that’s reprogramming works, addressing performance issues, or mitigating risks to keep delivery on track.

Your ability to balance technical delivery with customer engagement will be key. You’ll 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 of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount. You’ll also receive a car allowance starting at £1,250 per annum.

The essentials:

• 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

The desirables

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

The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect – A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths – A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

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