Asset Strategy Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2006755/160116
- Location: Belfast
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive salary plus Sodexo benefits and rewards scheme + eligible for bonus
- Closing date: 12 August 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday -enjoy your weekends!
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and performance-related bonus.
- Home-based role with occasional travel to our Belfast site (NI-based applicants only).
- A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
- Due to security clearance requirements, applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for a minimum of five years.
- A strong focus on health and wellbeing, with dedicated mental health support.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice.
- 24/7 Virtual GP access plus exclusive lifestyle rewards.
- Retail discounts for you and your family through our employee benefits platform.
- Financial wellbeing tools and a competitive retirement plan.
- Cycle to Work scheme to support a healthier commute.
- Paid volunteering day, giving you the opportunity to support a cause that's important to you.
- If you're a strategic leader with a passion for shaping the future of complex estates, driving innovation and leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!
Job Introduction
Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.
We are now seeking an Estate Strategy & Planning Manager to join our team
As the Estate Strategy & Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term future of a large and complex estate portfolio. Leading a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers and CAD technicians, you will develop and deliver innovative, data-driven estate strategies that optimise asset performance, sustainability and value. Working closely with key stakeholders, you'll ensure estate investment decisions support organisational objectives, statutory compliance and long-term operational success.
What you'll do:
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Estate Strategy, Estate Management Strategy and Asset Management Strategy.
- Develop and oversee long-term estate planning, including a 10-year Estate Programme of Work and 15-year Masterplans and Blueprint designs.
- Manage the production of Strategic and Local Asset Management Plans, Asset-Level Plans and the annual State of the Estate Report.
- Translate asset condition, utilisation, risk and performance data into clear, evidence-based estate strategies and investment plans.
- Lead the development of estate-wide Master Plans, spatial strategies and design standards to support refurbishment, new build and estate rationalisation.
- Oversee early-stage project development (RIBA Stages 0–1), including strategic definition, business case development and production of Development Briefs.
- Work collaboratively with the PMO and Project teams to ensure projects transition effectively from planning into delivery.
- Develop and maintain the Projects Dossier, ensuring estate investment priorities are aligned with business objectives.
- Monitor estate performance through benchmarking, KPI reporting and data analytics, driving continuous improvement across the estate.
- Champion sustainability, Net Zero objectives and whole-life asset management principles across all strategic planning activities.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, presenting complex estate strategies and recommendations in a clear and accessible way.
- Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing and innovative culture while providing technical leadership and quality assurance across all planning and design outputs.
What you bring:
- Degree in Architecture, Building Surveying, Estate Management or a related discipline.
- Chartered membership (RICS, RIBA, CIOB or equivalent) is desirable.
- Significant experience in strategic estate or asset management within the public sector or similarly complex environments.
- Proven experience developing and delivering estate strategies, asset management plans and long-term capital programmes.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers and technical specialists.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 55000, PAS 55, RIBA Plan of Work and public sector governance.
- Experience developing business cases and supporting capital investment planning.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret asset data and translate insights into strategic decisions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and developing high-performing teams.
Desirable experience
- Experience working within secure estates, justice, defence or blue-light environments.
- Knowledge of estate sustainability strategies and Net Zero programmes.
- Experience with BIM, advanced CAD and digital asset management systems.
- Experience integrating asset data and analytics into strategic estate planning.
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
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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