Property Asset Manager (Approved Housing Body) €66,755 – €77,688 doe
Property Asset Manager (Approved Housing Body) €66,755 – €77,688 doe
Role Purpose
My client provides quality social housing for families, single people, couples, and those over 55 — managing more than 770 homes across the Greater Dublin Area and Meath, with a further 250 set to come into management by 2026.
Essential -
Must hold level 7 in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant technical / building discipline
Must have experience of delivering repairs and asset management services in housing maintenance
Must demonstrate strong operational management and oversight
Must have technical knowledge e.g. building pathology essential.
Must have prior management experience and be able to motivate a small team
Must demonstrate prior experience of driving the implementation and development of an Asset Management function
Must have prior experience of overseeing the delivery of responsive and cyclical maintenance services — including lifts, fire alarms, boilers, legionella management, and the planned maintenance programme
As a leading Approved Housing Body (AHB), my client is recognised by the Approved Housing Body Regulator (AHBRA), approved by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) for the delivery of care services, registered as a charity with the Charities Regulator, and holds approved borrower status with the Housing Finance Agency.
My client is now seeking a Asset Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality repairs and asset management services.
This is a hands-on operational management role with responsibility for a small team, while also driving the implementation of the organisation’s Asset Management Strategy.
The successful candidate will oversee responsive repairs, cyclical works, and planned maintenance programmes — ensuring that all homes are safe, well-maintained, and future-ready.
The package:
💶 Salary: €66,755 – €77,688 (depending on experience)
🚗 Monthly car allowance: €530
🏦 Pension: Employer contribution up to 7%, employee up to 6%
🌴 Annual leave: 22 days (increasing with service)
🤝 Company sick, paternity, and maternity schemes
🏡 Flexible working, including hybrid options and flexible hours
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional to make a genuine impact in the social housing sector — leading a team committed to delivering quality homes and exceptional service.
Job Title: Property and Asset Manager
Department: Housing and Care Services
Responsible to: Director of Housing and Care
Primary Objectives
Lead role in the delivery of my client’s Repairs and Asset Management services, providing exceptional customer service.
Manage and lead the property and asset management team.
Oversee and implement my client’s Asset Management Strategy.
Appoint and oversee contractors in the provision of my client’s responsive repairs service, cyclical and planned maintenance programmes.
Provide property technical advice across the organisation.
As a member of my client’s middle management Operations Team, be a collaborative leader across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Operations – Asset Management & Response Maintenance
Deliver a continuing programme of stock condition surveys and maintain a stock database to enable effective investment decisions.
Deliver a high-quality responsive repairs service.
Assess, draft specifications, tender, procure and manage contracts to deliver responsive repairs and maximise investment for planned and cyclical works.
Contract management, including liaising with contractors when issues arise and leading contract management meetings.
Lead role in the development of my client’s environmental and sustainability agenda.
Implement specific projects involving assets, working with external consultants, partners and relevant stakeholders.
Manage facilities and estate maintenance, including liaison with external Owner Management Companies.
Manage an efficient void works process.
Provide advice and technical assistance to all officers and residents as required.
Support and respond to internal and external audit requirements.
Financing the Service
Develop and manage relevant budgets for repairs, maintenance and improvement works.
Produce detailed long-term investment programmes, maintaining a 30-year projection of maintenance spending.
Leverage additional resources and partnerships to reduce investment costs, including supporting sustainability and greening agendas.
Customer Service & Tenant Engagement
Model and promote the highest standards of customer service, committing to excellence and continual improvement.
Support and facilitate my client’s tenant engagement strategy, leading on projects relevant to repairs and asset management.
Health & Safety
Ensure the organisation’s property portfolio meets all regulatory and legislative standards.
Plan the annual safety servicing of components in tenants’ homes and facilities in apartment blocks.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and health and safety requirements relating to asset management and repair programmes.
Participate in the development of risk assessments for landlord and asset management services.
New Development
Provide technical due diligence and life cycle cost assessment for new business opportunities.
Work with the Development Team to ensure effective property oversight as part of scheme appraisals.
Collaborate to ensure effective property handovers to housing management and oversight of the defect liability period.
Systems and Reporting
Manage the property function through the development and maintenance of effective policies, procedures and performance measures to drive continuous improvement.
Support the development and implementation of systems for recording and reporting property services functions, including new IT software and other innovations.
Provide metrics and reports to the Board, Executive and Operations Teams, and external stakeholders as appropriate. Data presentation should support informed decision-making and business understanding.
Leadership / People Management
Collaborate with colleagues across the business, applying a “one team” approach to leadership, operations and achieving my client’s goals and ambitions.
Promote a culture of excellence that aligns with my client’s vision, mission and values.
Lead colleague engagement activities at both organisation and team level.
Support, educate and develop direct reports and the wider team to ensure they have the skills, tools and opportunities to deliver excellent services.
Maintain a strong understanding of operational activities through regular engagement with direct reports.
General
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to facilitate changes or improvements in my client’s activities following consultation with the job holder.
All my client employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment free from harassment or discrimination on any grounds, including religion, community background, age, gender, marital status or disability.
My client operates a No Smoking Policy, which includes the use of e-cigarettes.
Person Specification - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Specialist role-related knowledge, specifically building surveying, contract management and building pathology
Evidence of successful project management across the full life cycle of scoping, procuring and managing repairs, cyclical and planned maintenance contracts
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance within a facilities management and construction setting
Communication skills – verbal, written, report writing and presentation
IT literate, including experience with Property and Asset Management Information Systems and reporting tools
Experience of developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience of being part of a successful team, taking personal ownership and responsibility for meeting shared goals
Experience of leading and managing a team successfully
Track record of developing and implementing policies and procedures
Qualifications (To be demonstrated on application)
Third-level qualification (minimum Level 7) in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant technical/building discipline √
Evidence of willingness to undertake professional development √
Full valid driver’s licence and access to a car / able to meet the mobility requirements of the post √
Membership of a relevant professional body √ (Desirable)
Skills and Abilities
Flexible and effective work style √
Ability to work with empathy and discretion √
Excellent communication skills at all levels – verbal and written √
Highly developed presentation skills for different audiences √
Evidence of both analytical and results-focused approaches √
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative √
Problem-solving approach to people management √
Attention to detail, maintaining accuracy under pressure √
Ability to work with minimum supervision √
Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of relevant qualifications.