About the position
A well-established multidisciplinary company within the built environment is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Facilities Condition Assessment / Assets Manager to join their team in Centurion. Reporting directly to the Executive: Operational, this role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to oversee facilities condition assessments, asset management, site operations, and business development initiatives across a diverse portfolio of projects and assets.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in evaluating building and infrastructure conditions, developing lifecycle strategies, managing operational performance, and contributing to the company's growth through strong client engagement and strategic business development activities.
Responsibilities:
Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA):
- Conduct detailed condition assessments of buildings, infrastructure, and MEP systems.
- Inspect structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire systems to identify defects, risks, and compliance issues.
- Develop asset condition ratings and perform remaining useful life analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive FCA reports including photographic evidence and technical recommendations.
- Develop 5-10-year capital expenditure (CapEx) forecasts and maintenance plans.
Asset & Facilities Management:
- Manage the operational performance of facilities and infrastructure assets.
- Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance strategies.
- Maintain accurate asset registers and lifecycle management databases.
- Optimise asset performance, cost efficiency, and overall service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and building legislation.
Site Management & Technical Oversight:
- Oversee site operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers.
- Conduct regular site inspections, quality audits, and compliance assessments.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety requirements and operational standards.
- Supervise refurbishment projects, repair works, and minor construction activities.
- Resolve technical issues on-site and ensure continuity of facility operations and services.
Business Development:
- Identify and pursue new opportunities relating to FCA, asset management, and facilities management services.
- Prepare tenders, technical proposals, and submission documentation.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and contract negotiations.
- Support the strategic growth and expansion of the company's service offerings.
Financial & Reporting:
- Prepare budgets and monitor operational and maintenance expenditure.
- Support capital planning and infrastructure investment decision-making processes.
- Provide cost estimates for maintenance, repairs, and lifecycle replacements.
- Deliver regular performance, condition, and asset management reports to clients and stakeholders
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in facilities condition assessments, asset management, facilities management, or construction-related environments.
- Strong technical assessment and site inspection experience.
- Sound knowledge of building systems including structural, MEP, fire, and civil infrastructure.
- Experience preparing technical reports, lifecycle analyses, and CapEx plans.
- Strong understanding of building regulations, compliance standards, and maintenance best practices.
- Proven client-facing and/or business development experience.
- Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience managing large property portfolios or infrastructure assets.
- Knowledge of asset management systems and lifecycle modelling tools.
- Project management experience will be advantageous.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Financial acumen relating to budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
Desired Skills:
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Engineering
- CapEX
- MEP
- Civil infrastructure
- FCA
- MEP Systems
Desired Qualification Level:
