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.