Head of Operational Asset Management

Posted on 26/02/2026

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Role overview

Location: Remote based with regular travel to Eastleigh and UK wide.

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Private Healthcare + Car Allowance + EMCOR UK Benefits

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, Core hours between 0800-1800

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

*Please note: for this role, SC Clearance is required to attend client sites. All applicants must be willing and eligible to engage with the Clearance *

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Job Purpose:

To direct and lead operational asset management activities across our Agility system assets and ensure we apply our strategies and processes in a uniform and consistent manner.
To lead our operational asset management from surveying, coding and onboarding to reporting on performance and ultimately off boarding where required.
To identify and report on our risk and to actively promote improvements to our asset management tools and applications.

What you'll do:

Be responsible for leading and directing operational and contract based asset managers to achieve consistency of approach and alignment with company strategy and process
Engage closely with the Head of Strategic Asset Management and ensure that any operational factors are taken into consideration when changing strategy or process.
Lead and manage asset onboarding activities in close co-ordination with the mobilisation and transition team.
Actively manage periodic performance reporting and risk analysis and support risk mitigation.
Be an SME for operational asset activity teams and customer
Maintain and monitor data accuracy
Provide active input to the development of our AMT
Identify on going improvements to our systems and processes where applicable
Appoint operational asset managers and manage training programmes
Develop cost effective mobilisation, transition and operational processes to ensure that changing customer requirements, commercial results and operational deliverables are met within agreed timescales.
Responsible for the application of maintenance strategies to assets
Collaborate with procurement buyers in the tendering process for subcontracted and supplier services in the supply of asset data and maintenance requirements during mobilisation and transition stage.

About the role

Who you'll be:

Minimum of Diploma level from Institute of Asset Management
A thorough knowledge of Agility and its operational capability in relation to asset management.
Experience in the management and onboarding of assets
Proven experience of operating in an FM environment.
Proven knowledge and experience of implementing processes into an organisation.
An effective and progressive leader with experience of directing and developing multi-disciplined teams in demanding environments.
An experienced leader of change with the ability to lead and direct others towards acceptance of new business ideas, methods and working practices. A clear understanding of transformational leadership and an ability to change structures, culture and behaviours
A driver of people and projects with a very strong commercial awareness and a track record of achievement on complex and demanding contracts and accounts.
Ability and experience in developing strong relationships with key customers to support account development and long-term sustainable and profitable tenure.
Educated to degree level and a member of a relevant professional institute e.g. Membership of BIFM and /or IFMA would be a distinct advantage
A natural leader with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people.
An obvious empathy with customers and clients, an ability to quickly grasp their needs and adopt the appropriate leadership and communication style necessary to galvanise resources to satisfy clients demands.
An ability to quickly grasp changing needs and the talent to translate these into operational reality.
Determination and resilience to achieve objectives and targets when faced with increasing operational difficulties. An ability to identify and drive through ‘win-win’ solutions when even under considerable or sustained pressure.
A self-starter who is not afraid to challenge received wisdom and has the resilience to pursue legitimate business aims and objectives.
The energy and infectious enthusiasm to get things done.

EMCOR UK benefits

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
Bike To Work Scheme
Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
Dental scheme
Access to health assessments
Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

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