Property Information & Asset Manager

The size, complexity and heritage of the Royal residences will present you with some truly fascinating, and often unique, challenges.

Joining the London team, you are responsible for ownership and continual management of all property and asset information for the Royal Household Property Section

You will be the focal point ensuring consistency of data across all digital platforms. Managing and coordinating all property and asset information relating to the Occupied Royal Palaces (ORP) is imperative whilst ensuring that all the information is captured, organised and maintained.

You will provide one version of the truth (‘a golden thread of information’), such that anyone can access the information they require, for the delivery of their work.

Your natural ability to network with external stakeholders and organisations will aid you in considering the best practices in the field of property maintenance and promote the Property Section.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the whole Property Section, working closely with the Director, Head of Projects and other members of the Property Section Management Board, by providing technical and strategic advice on the ongoing maintenance of the Estate.
• Lead the strategic and policy approach to capture property and asset information, sufficient to assess the condition, and ongoing lifecycle, of the ORP estate. Work with the Portfolio and Governance Manager to provide timely data to feed into the Ten Year Plan and Annual Works Programme.
• To own and maintain the property and asset information, for the ORP, so that it can be used to make informed decisions in the management of the Estate. This will include working with the Helpdesk Manager, Planned Preventative Maintenance Manager and ‘Heads of’ to ensure that there is a single version of the truth pertaining to property and asset information.
• To review, coordinate and manage the electronic drawings information (AutoCAD) in use by the Property Section, including standardisation of technical details in accordance with the Royal Household CAD Standards.
• To act as a focal point for all internal staff and stakeholders in regard to the property and asset information for the Occupied Royal Palaces.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to at least degree level in a relevant industry (such as surveying, engineering, architecture or facilities management) with membership of a relevant professional body (RICS or equivalent);
• Good working knowledge of the use of AutoCAD software and other digital platforms in the management of digital property and asset information. High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and ability to use asset software digital platforms based (CAFM, Asset Management systems and Planned Maintenance Programmes);
• Extensive experience in the property industry, with particular knowledge of the condition surveys and preparation of planned maintenance programmes;
• A strong background with the workings of varied portfolio estates, with a focus on historic buildings;
• Highly self motivated, enthusiastic and confident;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships both inside and outside the Royal Household;
• Positive approach to problem solving, with the ability to manage a varied workload of both strategic and administrative work streams;
• Proven personal management skills, including resource planning, and a desire to provide outstanding service.