Asset Manager
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Edinburgh / open to candidates nationwide
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an Asset Manager to provide strategic leadership for asset management across a contract, working within the framework of an ISO 55001-aligned asset management system.
This role is accountable for developing and maintaining the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), setting asset management objectives, and applying a risk-based decision-making approach across the asset portfolio.
Job Description
We are looking for an individual who can ensure asset and maintenance data is accurately configured and maintained within a CAFM system.
This position plays a key role during contract mobilisation, requiring close collaboration with internal IT teams, procurement teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure the integrity, consistency, and usability of asset data.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain asset and maintenance data integrity and quality within the CAFM system
- Standardise data from multiple sources into a consistent structure
- Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules are correctly aligned
- Associate job plans accurately with the correct assets
- Ensure the CAFM system delivers accurate maintenance information to relevant stakeholders
- Validate asset records and ensure maintenance data accuracy
- Support the migration and cleansing of historical data, including where source verification may be challenging
- Collaborate closely with internal IT teams, procurement, and operational stakeholders
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Knowledge of ISO 55001 asset management standards
- Experience working with CAFM systems
- Exposure to asset and maintenance data management
- Understanding of asset management principles
- Planning and scheduling experience
- Exposure to environments aligned with ISO 55001
- Strong attitude, willingness to learn, and adaptability
- Ability to work across technical and operational teams, particularly during contract mobilisation
- Focus on data quality, consistency, and structured information management
Location & Travel
- UK-based role with flexibility on location
- Key sites include Basildon, Luton, Newcastle, Southampton, and Bristol
- Willingness to travel as required
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
