Assets and Project Manager

We are recruiting an Interim Asset and Project Manager for a leading Social Housing provider based in the West Midlands, supporting capital programmes across the local region on a 3-month contract. As an Interim Asset and Project Manager, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining and assuring the capital investment and major works programmes. What’s on offer: Rate: £300 per day Contract: 3-month interim assignment (potential for extension) Working pattern: Full-time (37–40 hours per week) About the Company Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a portfolio of residential properties across the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and review of the capital investment programme, using stock condition, compliance and asset data to drive priorities Ensuring homes continue to meet the Decent Homes Standard, building safety requirements and wider property legislation Translating new and emerging regulatory requirements into clear, practical investment plans and assurance reporting Leading option appraisals, business cases and feasibility work to support sustainable, value‑for‑money investment decisions Providing professional oversight of complex disrepair cases, including working with legal advisers where required Acting as a trusted technical adviser to senior colleagues and supporting informed decision‑making Managing specialist staff and promoting a culture of accountability, empathy and high service standards The successful Asset and Project Manager will have: Strong experience in asset management or capital investment planning within social housing or a similar regulated environment Is confident working with stock condition and compliance data, turning insight into prioritised investment programmes Has a sound understanding of building safety, decency and property legislation Can assess risk, challenge appropriately and provide assurance to senior stakeholders Is comfortable managing complex or high‑risk property issues, including disrepair Cares about resident experience and understands the importance of quality homes Benefits of the Asset and Project Manager include: Competitive pay, externally benchmarked Flexible pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution 28 days annual leave, plus an extra day at Christmas Option to buy or sell up to one week’s leave each year Hybrid and agile working arrangements Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay Health cash plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Funded professional qualifications, membership fees and leadership development Wellbeing days, volunteering time and a wide range of colleague recognition schemes This role would suit an experienced Asset Manager available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Kyle on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)