Asset Project Manager

About the Opportunity

A place to make things happen

Location: Hybrid, North West with travel to schemes on average, once a week and occasional travel to Accent offices.

Salary: £48,683 per annum (including car allowance)

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.

We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.

If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a programme of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Oversee regional budgets of £5-6 million
• Coordinate multiple concurrent schemes
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards
• Manage contractor performance
• Inspect works before, during, and after completion
• Communicate clearly with residents and stakeholders

About You

The essentials:

• Experience of construction management in planned maintenance/refurbishments
• Experience managing external contractors
• Knowledge of health & safety issues affecting properties
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Significant forecasting and budget management experience
• IT skills relating to Project Management or Asset Management systems

The desirables:

• Previous experience in social housing
• Ability to conduct stock condition/energy performance surveys
• Report writing skills

The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.

Benefits

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform
• Future-focused benefits – Access to pension schemes, plus life assurance at three times your salary
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance

About Company

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.