Asset Manager

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 
• Competitive salary
• Location: Home based - (please note that travel will be necessary throughout the UK)
• Sodexo rewards and benefits 

Job Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Asset Manager to lead asset management across the HMRC West estate, supporting operational delivery for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

This role is responsible for embedding a robust, data-led asset management strategy that maximises asset performance, lifecycle value and service reliability across a complex, multi-site government contract.

The Asset Manager provides strategic oversight of asset data, lifecycle planning, condition assessments and investment forecasting to ensure:

• Statutory compliance
• Operational continuity
• Long-term value for the client
• Effective risk management across critical assets

You will ensure asset management principles are embedded within operational and commercial decision-making, supporting Sodexo standards and aligning with a Zero Harm Mindset.

This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, analytical capability and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insight.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement asset management strategies to optimise lifecycle performance, reliability and whole-life cost.
• Maintain and govern accurate asset registers, lifecycle models and condition data.
• Lead asset surveys, condition assessments and risk reviews.
• Analyse performance trends, maintenance history and failure data to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure statutory compliance and industry standards are met across all asset categories.
• Embed risk-based asset management approaches aligned to criticality and service impact.
• Produce performance reports, lifecycle forecasts, investment cases and strategic recommendations.
• Lead governance and optimisation of asset management systems (CAFM), ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, finance and commercial teams to align asset strategy with business objectives.
• Manage risks related to compliance, obsolescence and service continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset modelling, reporting and decision-making frameworks.
• Promote a strong health, safety and Zero Harm culture within all asset management activities.

The Environment

HMRC West is a large, complex estate containing diverse and operationally critical assets including:

• Mechanical & Electrical systems
• Infrastructure and life safety systems
• Building fabric assets

Operational priorities include

• Managing a large and varied asset portfolio across multiple sites
• Maintaining data integrity within CAFM and asset systems
• Balancing lifecycle investment with commercial constraints
• Managing statutory compliance and regulatory risk
• Identifying and mitigating risks linked to condition and obsolescence
• Supporting investment decisions through robust evidence and forecasting

What you bring

• Proven experience in asset management within Facilities Management, Engineering or Technical Services.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle planning and whole-life costing principles.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements within technical services environments.
• Experience using CAFM or asset management systems.
• Understanding of risk-based asset management methodologies.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience developing asset strategies across multi-site portfolios.
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting performance and condition data.
• Experience developing investment cases and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical asset information into commercial insight.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across operational, commercial and client teams.
• Experience managing compliance risk and supporting audit processes.
• Commitment to health, safety and Zero Harm principles.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.
• Strong leadership and influencing capability.
• High integrity and governance discipline.
• Commercially aware and financially literate.
• Continuous improvement focused.

Desirable

• Professional qualification in Engineering, Asset Management or Facilities Management.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Institute of Asset Management, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, or Institution of Engineering and Technology).
• Knowledge of ISO 55001 asset management principles.
• Experience within public sector or government contracts.
• Experience managing capital investment programmes.
• Advanced data analysis or reporting capability.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications