Estate Management design, repair, maintain and secure all campuses. We aim to provide a seamless service to all students, staff and visitors. Covering a multitude of services, we are available to assist with any issue concerning the University estate and grounds.
We are now seeking an Asset Manager to primarily be responsible for assistance with the development, implementation and management of the University’s Building Asset Management and Compliance systems, which includes Health & Safety, statutory testing, servicing, and PPM (planned & preventative maintenance) systems.
The post holder will assist with the control of budgets and approval of expenditure of various works and will ensure effective management of capital and revenue maintenance and refurbishment projects. Additionally, assist in ensuring effective c-ordination of various departmental teams in the delivery of energy efficiency schemes, data gathering and system improvements.
The Asset Manager will have direct line management responsibilities and will be expected to supervise external contractors & consultants, therefore previous line management experience is essential.
The successful candidate will ideally have a degree or relevant qualification in business management (or a related discipline) and ideally will have obtained a project management qualification. You must be able to demonstrate substantial experience in delivering, implementing and managing Asset Management Planning across diverse and complex organisational platforms, in addition to compliance and regulatory frameworks, practices and data platforms.
Working hours are 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however flexibility is required.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk
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