Assets and Project Manager

Niyaa People Ltd

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)!
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