Asset Manager

First Military RecruitmentScotlandreedpublished 10/27/2026

Overview First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Asset Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for witnessing and reporting on the commissioning (by others) of all building systems, highlighting and managing resolution of issues, and representing estates in the handover process, successfully into FM maintenance contracts.
This will include reviewing commissioning plans, procedures and test scripts, Witnessing commissioning activities and challenge results where standards have not been achieved.

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
Membership of a relevant professional institution (IET, CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent).
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
CSCS/ESC skilled workers card.
BPSS / DBS.
Understanding of Asset Management principles, asset lifecycle management, and best practice.
Extensive experience in building inspections / systems testing, and commissioning M&E systems.
Extensive experience in commissioning handover for large office buildings.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering.
Knowledge of HVAC systems & electrical infrastructure.
Ability to review engineering designs and specifications.
Familiarity with engineering standards and codes of practice.
Root cause analysis and fault finding.
Significant experience within Hard FM, building services engineering or technical facilities management.
Experience managing complex M&E projects in occupied environments.
Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.
Experience within public sector, commercial and large estate portfolios.
Experience of managing defects and snagging processes.
Experience using digital commissioning, handover and construction management platforms such as CxAlloy, BIM360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, Dalux, Asite, Viewpoint, CEMAR, PlanGrid or equivalent.
Experience reviewing operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning records and statutory compliance documentation.

Desirable

Building Management Systems (BMS), fire and life safety systems, emergency lighting, water hygiene systems, lift systems, renewable energy technologies and integrated systems testing.
Experience engaging with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience in building fabric and structural design.
Experience overseeing defect rectification and performance optimisation during the defects liability period.
Experience managing soft land.

*Contract: Until 31/3/2027 Salary:** Competitive Day Rate | IR35: Inside

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