Project Manager - Asset Optimisation
- Job Type: Temporary (3 months with potential to extend)
- Location: London
- Day rate: Competitive
- Client: Social Housing Provider
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our clients Asset Optimisation team on a temporary basis. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our client optimises their assets effectively, meeting disposals targets and implementing a new disposals policy.
Day to Day of the role:
- Conduct options appraisals on underperforming housing stock.
- Assess the condition of properties/schemes for inclusion in options appraisals.
- Make and support recommendations for the best use of assets, including retention, disposal, tenure change, or redevelopment.
- Prepare preferred options in line with procurement guidelines for disposal or reinvestment.
- Write reports to ensure individual properties go through the relevant authorisation process.
- Help the team reach annual disposal targets and budgets.
- Apply the disposals policy when making decisions on housing stock.
- Liaise with residents, local authorities, partner Registered Providers, potential purchasers, and Solicitors.
- Collaborate with the Empty Homes team and maintain close working relationships with Operations Managing Directors.
- Ensure compliance with the HCA Regulatory Code.
- Work on asset rationalisation projects as part of a team.
- Proactively manage voids data to identify prospective disposals weekly.
- Keep trackers updated to reflect the status of progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Housing or Asset Management role.
- Proven ability to write reports for Director-level approval.
- Computer literate with an understanding of asset management and housing management systems.
- Knowledge of full options appraisal techniques.
- Understanding of different valuation techniques.
- Ability to work with external partners, including Agents, Auctioneers, and Solicitors.
- Capable of communicating recommendations to senior leadership.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small, high-achieving team.
To apply for the Project Manager - Asset Optimisation position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.