Asset Investment Manager (Social Housing)

Asset Investment Manager
Local Housing Association
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £45k-50k (Plus Car Allowance)
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week
The CompanyThis organisation is committed to providing high‑quality housing, care, and support services that enable older people in Scotland to live independent, fulfilled lives. With a proud track record and a progressive future vision, we continue to invest in our homes, communities, and people.We are now seeking an Asset Investment Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our asset investment programme-ensuring our homes remain safe, modern, sustainable, and ready for the future.
The OpportunityReporting to the Head of Development & Investment, the Asset Investment Manager will lead the strategic delivery of the asset investment programme, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, regulatory standards, and long‑term financial planning.This is a high‑impact, Whitelackington role with the scope to influence organisational strategy, drive innovation, and enhance the quality of homes across Scotland. The role also offers significant progression opportunities, including potential expansion of team leadership responsibilities within the first 12 months.You will manage a team of three Investment Officers and oversee a diverse programme of planned, cyclical, and modernisation works-ensuring excellent asset performance, strong governance, and great customer outcomes.
Your Role

Lead the development and delivery of the asset investment programme using robust stock condition data, lifecycle planning, and the strategic objectives.
Collaborate with Finance and senior colleagues to define medium and long‑term investment requirements, ensuring compliance with SHQS, EESSH, and key regulatory frameworks.
Manage annual budget preparation, programme planning, and monitoring-ensuring projects offer excellent value for money and are delivered efficiently.
Oversee contractor procurement, contract management, KPI monitoring, and performance evaluation, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance across all works.
Provide strong leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to Investment Officers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and customer focus.
Drive innovation in asset sustainability, energy efficiency, and digital solutions-including telecare, building systems, environmental sensors, and retrofit opportunities.
Act as a key point of escalation for customer enquiries and complaints, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and sensitively.
Support the ongoing development of asset management systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates to property information.
Identify and mitigate risks across all investment activities, implementing effective control measures and contingency planning.
Engage with tenants to understand needs, support choice, manage expectations, and ensure a customer‑centred delivery approach.
About YouEssential Experience & Skills

Proven ability to develop and manage investment programmes, contract documentation, and procurement activity.
Strong technical experience in construction, building maintenance, refurbishment, and specialist systems within a housing environment.
Experienced team leader with a commitment to knowledge‑sharing and developing others.
Excellent communicator-both influential and empathetic-with strong listening skills.
Experience managing multiple contractors and monitoring performance.
Budget management and financial reporting expertise.
Knowledge of key compliance areas such as Gas Safety, Asbestos, Water Hygiene, CDM 2015, and Building Regulations.
Experience planning major works over 5-30 year horizons.
Desirable

Experience in older people's housing, including telecare, emergency call systems, and specialist environments.
Managing teams across a wide geographic area.
Knowledge of building management and environmental control systems.
Other Requirements

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Why Work With Us?

Hybrid working model with flexibility to balance work and home life.
Supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and fostering an inclusive workplace.
Car allowance + reclaimable business mileage.
A role that genuinely makes an impact on the lives of older people and the quality of housing across Scotland.
If you are interested in hearing more about this role - please forward your CV to myself at and I will reach out.

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