Asset & Lifecycle Manager

Role: Asset & Lifecycle Manager Location: South East England Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Benefits Package   Overview We are working in partnership with a leading SPV organisation to recruit an Asset & Lifecycle Manager for a prestigious long-term Ministry of Defence contract.   Reporting directly to the Head of Asset Management, you will play a pivotal role in protecting asset value, overseeing lifecycle investment programmes, and ensuring contractual compliance across a strategically important public-sector estate.   Operating within a PPP/PFI environment, this role will act as the key link between the Project Company, FM service providers, and client stakeholders, ensuring assets are maintained, invested in, and managed effectively throughout the contract lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced asset management professional looking to join a highly respected infrastructure organisation with a strong focus on long-term asset performance and value optimisation.   Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of the asset management strategy in line with contractual requirements and ISO 55001 principles. Manage lifecycle planning, forecasting, and investment programmes across the estate. Review and challenge lifecycle proposals to ensure value for money and alignment with contractual obligations. Monitor FM service provider performance against asset-related KPIs and performance standards. Conduct asset condition reviews and identify opportunities to improve asset performance and longevity. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Analyse asset data, performance trends, and lifecycle forecasts to support informed decision-making. Identify and manage asset-related risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are implemented. Produce asset performance reports and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders. Develop strong working relationships with client representatives, service providers, and internal teams.  About You Proven experience in an Asset Manager working within a defence, government, healthcare, education, or similarly regulated environments. Strong understanding of lifecycle management, asset investment planning, and asset performance monitoring. Knowledge of ISO 55001 asset management principles would be highly advantageous. Sound understanding of Hard FM services, statutory compliance, and maintenance strategies. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and manage contractual requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Security Clearance (SC) is desirable but not essential. Candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance.  Package & Benefits Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 depending on experience. 8% Employer Pension Contribution. Private Healthcare. Annual Discretionary Bonus. Hybrid Working Pattern (3 days on-site / 2 days from home). Opportunity to work on a prestigious and nationally significant public-sector contract. Long-term career progression within a leading SPV and infrastructure investment organisation