PFI Asset Manager

We are recruiting for a PFI Asset Manager to join our School Building and Development Service.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring experience of asset management, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for the supervision and management of all surveying and PFI expiry capital work actions, ensuring that the service is provided in line with PFI expiry targets and priorities. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of building fabric capital programme projects through our PFI provider for project schools. Overseeing the work proposals, liaising with PFI contractors to agree work programmes through to practical completion, ensuring projects are delivered within the approved timescales and to the expected standard. Responsible for the reporting of delays to capital works and identifying operational/financial risks to the Childrens Services (PFI) Team.

• Liaise with PFI Team members and PFI contractors to ensure that school assets are effectively and efficiently maintained, repaired, adapted or replaced, in accordance with client requirements, statutory compliance and best practise. Maintain existing partnerships with the Council’s PFI Contractor to ensure positive relationships with key stakeholders whilst working with client leads across the Council.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of all aspects of Construction for the full range of school building types,

• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations, Statutory requirements, Health & Safety including CDM. Understanding of Fire compartmentation and regulation.

• Experienced in using CAFM systems like TF Cloud or equivalent for building surveying roles, including updating/maintaining fabric condition data base

• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary £58,551 - £61,686.

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.