Infrastructure Asset Manager in EC1

Job Description

Airport Asset Manager\n Location: London City Airport\n Salary: £70,000pa – £75,000pa\n Contract Type: Permanent\n Annual Leave: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays \n Bonus: Annual Performance Bonus (up to 20%) \n Pension Scheme\n   \n *Please note having current/previous experience working in an Airport Environment is ESSENTIAL for this role*\n\n About the role:\n We are seeking an experienced Airport Asset Manager to take ownership of the strategic and operational management of critical airport infrastructure assets at London City Airport.\n\n This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all physical assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, operational reliability, and resilience to support uninterrupted airport operations.\n\n The Asset Manager will lead the development of asset lifecycle strategies, capital planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with regulatory obligations and London City Airport’s mid- and long-term asset replacement strategy, including its journey toward net zero.\n\nScope of Assets:\n The Asset Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of:\n \nHVAC systems and critical building services \nAirfield assets including runway systems, lighting, and support equipment \nMechanical & Electrical (M&E) installations \nTerminal building fabric and infrastructure \nCritical life-safety and operational systems \nAirside and landside infrastructure assets Key Competencies:\n \nStrong technical knowledge of M&E systems, HVAC, building services, and critical airport infrastructure \nAviation regulations including UK Reg (EU) No 139/2014, CAP781/168, and airport operator standards \nProven experience in a senior asset management role within an airport or aviation environment \nAbility to manage assets within complex, live, safety-critical operational environments with minimal disruption \nStrong understanding of aviation regulations, airport operations, and airside safety protocols \nProficiency with CAFM/CMMS systems, asset analytics, and data-driven decision-making \nStrong communication, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and stewardship capability \nAnalytical and strategic thinker with strong financial and project management skills Qualifications & Experience\n \nDegree in Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, Asset Management, or related discipline \nAviation regulations including UK Reg (EU) No 139/2014, CAP781/168 and airport operator standards \nPrevious experience working within an airport or aviation environment is essential, even if not current \nExtensive experience managing hard assets in complex, safety-critical environments \nProfessional accreditation desirable (IAM, CIBSE, IWFM, Engineering Chartership) \nStrong knowledge of ISO 55000 asset management frameworks \nUnderstanding of Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) and regulatory compliance obligations   \n Benefits\n \nHoliday Buy Scheme (purchase up to 1 additional week) \nCar Leasing Scheme \nFree Onsite Parking \nPrivate Medical Insurance (discounted family cover available) \nMedicash Cash Plan \nGym Discounts \nRetail, Restaurant & Hotel Discounts \nCycle to Work Scheme \nSeason Ticket Loan \nOnsite Physiotherapist \nEmployee Support & Wellbeing Services \nAirport Central Discount Website