Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Senior Associate – Strategic Asset Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and deliver asset management strategies, policies, roadmaps, and frameworks in line with ISO 55000 principles and other industry standards.
  • Undertake asset condition surveys, lifecycle assessments, risk profiling, and criticality reviews.
  • Undertake detailed QA of data sets, ensuring compliance with client needs and legislative or contractual requirements.
  • Prepare strategic investment plans, prioritisation models, and long-term capital programmes.
  • Produce options appraisals, feasibility studies, business cases (e.g., HM Treasury Green Book), and cost–benefit analyses.
  • Provide strategic advice to optimise asset performance, resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
  • Support clients in transitioning to proactive, data‑driven asset management approaches.
  • Lead asset management workstreams across large national programmes and multi‑site portfolios.
  • Manage multiple projects across “live” operational environments, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Prepare and manage key stage reports from feasibility through to delivery and post‑handover.
  • Support procurement, commercial compliance, and contractual documentation.
  • Take ownership of deliverables, ensuring on‑time, cost‑effective, and high‑quality outputs.
  • Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams, coordinating input from design, H&S, commercial, and digital specialists.
  • Define asset data requirements and support the implementation and optimisation of CAFM, CMMS, EAM, and BIM‑enabled systems.
  • Interpret complex datasets and develop clear insights, dashboards, and reporting outputs.
  • Support clients in improving data governance, data quality, asset information standards, and digital workflows.
  • Understand client’s needs and business requirements; present recommendations with clarity, impact, and robust evidence to ensure their aims and objectives are met.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Engage with leadership, estates teams, and operational stakeholders to understand goals and challenges.
  • Facilitate workshops, technical briefings, maturity assessments, and strategic reviews.
  • Identify opportunities to develop further business with new and existing clients across other RLB services.

Requirements

  • Degree in Building Surveying, Engineering, Asset Management, Construction, or a related discipline.
  • Professional membership desirable:
  • - IAM (Institute of Asset Management)
  • - RICS, ICE, CIOB, or similar
  • Additional project management qualifications are beneficial.
  • Experience delivering asset management, strategic estates advisory, or lifecycle planning services within consultancy, construction, or infrastructure environments.
  • Experience delivering programmes across multi-site or complex estates.
  • Experience with surveys, asset data capture, PPM creation, or strategic investment planning.
  • Understanding of relevant UK frameworks and standards (ISO 55000, RICS guidance, HM Treasury Green/Orange Book, etc.).
  • Exposure to retail, commercial, education, or public sector portfolios (desirable).
  • Experience identifying and developing new client opportunities is an advantage.
  • Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
  • Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
Benefits
  • Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
  • Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
  • Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
  • Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
  • Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
  • Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
  • Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
  • Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
asset managementlifecycle assessmentsrisk profilingdata analysiscost-benefit analysisstrategic investment planningdata governancePPM creationfeasibility studiesoptions appraisals
Soft Skills
client relationship managementcollaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingteamworkproactive approachcustomer service excellencestrategic thinkingadaptability
Certifications
degree in Building Surveyingdegree in Engineeringdegree in Asset Managementdegree in ConstructionIAM membershipRICS membershipICE membershipCIOB membershipproject management qualificationsISO 55000 certification