Head of Asset Management

Job Introduction

Sodexo have a fantastic Head of Asset Management to join our busy Building and Estates team in Belfast. 

Reporting to the Head of Estates Strategy, this role will be responsible for leading a team of Asset Managers in the delivery across a specific contract. Liaising and working in conjunction with other leadership teams and operational leadership managers the role will also be responsible for ensuring asset management policies and processes are influencing strategic thinking and investment decisions. 

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience within asset management, recognised qualification within engineering to a minimum grade level 4, excellent leadership skills and must be a member of CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, IAM, IWFM or relevant body.

Our wealth of experience partnering Government Agencies means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs. Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers 

Role Responsibility

• Work with data analysts to establish trends and failure modes
• Identify root causes of recurring failures and establish a plan to reduce failures
• Identify delays or process failures that contribute to long repair times
• Review maintenance performance and specifications in relation to high risk asset types
• Working with the client and independently, develop a register of critical assets 
• Work with operational teams and SMEs to understand key asset performance issues
• Attend supply chain meetings to define expectations and challenge expectations
• Establish plans and initiatives to improve uptime of critical assets
• Review the maintenance strategy and develop proposals for improvement
• Produce reports and presentations to demonstrate asset performance improvements
• Manage and develop the Asset Management Team 
• Coordinate Asset Inspections and ensure all asset data is maintain across a range of systems
• Play a lead role in developing key Strategic and Operational reports and plans
• To implement contract obligations for Asset Management and Technical Assurance
• Complete an annual benchmarking exercise for the built estate

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Recognised technical/engineering qualification to level 4 as a minimum
• Must be a member of CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, IAM, IWFM or relevant body
• Demonstrable experience in Asset Management/Reliability Engineering
• Significant experience within a complex and mature Asset Management environment
• Experience of developing and implementing asset performance improvements
• Experience of condition monitoring, maintenance optimisation or reliability centered maintenance
• Understand analytical processes (Root Cause and Failure Mode analysis, etc)
• Developing and managing relationships to ensure desirable outcomes
• Ability to work across functions and with client and suppliers to achieve outcomes
• Highly numerate with financial skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Competent using spreadsheets and writing reports

Package Description

Competitive Salary

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:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About the Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.