Assets Manager

Assets Manager - Construction and Property Maintenance

£59,768.71 per annum

Craven Arms, Shropshire - Hybrid - Home Working

Hours 35

Contract Type Permanent

Permanent, Full Time

We have an opportunity for an Assets Manager to join our Asset Management Team, to lead and manage a variety of construction projects and implementing annual single investment plans across the Connexus property portfolio.

You’ll play a key role in evaluating overseeing and executing our strategic investments in accordance with our procurement, asset management and affordable warmth strategies. If you’re passionate about driving positive change in social housing, we’d love to hear from you.

With three Contract Managers reporting to you and each team available, you will manage the investment budgets, to ensure that expenditure remains within budgets, including monitoring the effectiveness of consultants and contractors in respect of delivery cost and quality of work. you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all aspects of our capital investment programme, working collaboratively with stakeholders, contractors and partners to enhance the quality of the housing stock.

You’ll manage the Connexus Asbestos Register ensuring that we met and comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and that our Repairs and Maintenance team and external contractors have all necessary asbestos related information prior to commencing work on site.

We are seeking a driven and accomplished professional with a strong background in construction and property maintenance to join us. You will have substantial experience and a thorough understanding of building regulations, CDM regulations and Health and Safety legislation, as well as knowledge of the Decent Homes and the requirements of the current HCA Homes Standard. With exceptional project management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to handle complex programmes within budget and deadlines, you’ll be an inspiring leader capable of developing high-performing teams and fostering lasting relationships. Proficient in IT and an excellent communicator, you’ll engage effectively with stakeholders. If you’re ready to create meaningful change and deliver excellence, this role is your opportunity!

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.