Director of Asset Management

The Role:

As the Director of Asset Management, you will lead the UK asset management function, overseeing condition, compliance, risk management and programmes of work across a complex portfolio of residential and specialist assets. This role suits a senior professional with a strong surveying foundation who has developed broader leadership experience across asset strategy, programme delivery and stakeholder management. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing clear strategic insight and assurance to senior leadership.

This is a national role with regular travel and structured collaboration across office locations.

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop the asset management strategy, standards and governance frameworks.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on risk, opportunity and long‑term planning.
• Drive best practice across asset management processes, reporting and performance. 

Portfolio & Programme Management

• Oversee cyclical, thematic and responsive inspections across the portfolio.
• Direct refurbishment, maintenance and improvement programmes, ensuring quality and value.
• Maintain oversight of statutory, regulatory, lease and health & safety compliance.
• Lead complex, multi‑site and cross‑functional programmes of work across the UK. 

Technical & Professional Oversight

• Act as senior technical authority on building pathology, risk and compliance matters.
• Review, produce and sign off condition reports, cost plans, ESG assessments and recommendations.
• Translate technical data into clear, actionable investment and operational decisions.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Manage and hold external surveyors, consultants, contractors and advisors to account.
• Work collaboratively with finance, ESG, compliance and transaction teams.
• Build senior‑level relationships that support long‑term asset performance and stewardship.

 What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related built‑environment discipline.
• MRICS (or equivalent senior professional standing).
• Significant experience leading asset management across a large, complex property portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, construction standards, fire safety and health & safety.
• Proven ability to lead major programmes and manage multiple specialist consultants.
• Experience translating technical outputs into strategic, commercial decision‑making.
• High levels of professional judgement and ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel nationally.

Desirable Experience:

• Background within healthcare, supported living or other regulated residential environments.
• Experience implementing ESG and sustainability initiatives at portfolio level.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting specialist housing assets.