Airport Asset Manager
Location: London City Airport
Salary: £70,000pa - £75,000pa
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: 25 Days Annual leave (+ Bank holidays), Pension Scheme, Up to 20% Bonus, Airport Central discount website, Holiday Buy scheme (Ability to purchase up to 1 weeks A/L per year), Access to Car leasing Scheme

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. This is a key leadership role ensuring the safety, compliance, reliability and performance of essential systems that support uninterrupted airport operations.

About the Role

The Asset Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of airport assets including:
*HVAC systems and building services
*Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) installations
*Terminal building fabric and infrastructure
*Airfield assets including runway, lighting, and support equipment
*Critical life-safety and operational systems

You will lead the development of asset lifecycle strategies, capital planning, and performance optimisation across both airside and landside environments.

This role is central to ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational resilience, aligned with regulatory requirements and London City Airport’s long-term infrastructure strategy, including its journey toward net zero.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Strategy & Lifecycle Management
*Develop and implement a comprehensive asset management strategy across airport infrastructure
*Define lifecycle strategies for critical systems (HVAC, power distribution, runway systems, lighting, M&E assets)
*Prioritise capital investment based on risk, condition, and criticality
*Ensure alignment with HSE, CIBSE, SFG20, and ISO 55000 standards

Asset Data & Systems Management
*Maintain and improve asset registers within CAFM/CMMS systems
*Ensure data accuracy through audits and condition assessments
*Analyse asset performance to support maintenance and capital planning
*Promote digital solutions, predictive maintenance, and IoT integration

Maintenance & Compliance
*Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across airport infrastructure
*Ensure compliance with aviation regulations (including EU Reg 139/2014 and CAP standards)
*Work closely with Aerodrome Maintenance and NATS to ensure operational safety
*Conduct risk assessments and enforce airside safety and environmental standards

Financial & Procurement Management
*Develop lifecycle cost models and asset renewal budgets
*Manage procurement and contracts for maintenance and capital works
*Identify energy and cost efficiency improvements supporting net zero goals

Stakeholder Engagement
*Collaborate with operations, engineering, compliance, and project teams
*Provide senior leadership with reporting, risk insights, and investment recommendations
*Engage with regulators, contractors, and consultants
Key Competencies
*Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, HVAC, and airport infrastructure
*Experience in senior asset management within an airport or aviation environment
*Ability to manage assets in live, safety-critical operations
*Strong understanding of aviation regulations and airside safety
*CAFM/CMMS proficiency and data-driven decision-making capability
*Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
*Financial and strategic planning capability
Qualifications & Experience
*Degree in Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, Asset Management, or related field
*Experience in airport or aviation environments (essential)
*Professional accreditation desirable (IAM, CIBSE, IWFM, Engineering Chartership)
*Knowledge of ISO 55000 asset management frameworks
*Understanding of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS)