Asset & Compliance Manager (Property) in Manchester

The railway is more than tracks and trains. It's hundreds of stations, workplaces and public spaces that people rely on every day. Keeping these environments safe, compliant and performing at their best takes careful planning, expert asset management and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.

As an Asset & Compliance Manager in our Property team, you will lead the compliance management of Northern's station and office asset portfolio, shaping how we maintain, monitor and improve our estate while ensuring the highest standards of compliance, safety and customer experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as the key owner of statutory compliance across the property estate
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance (RM), renewals and minor capital renewals across the portfolio
• Embed and develop ISO 55001 asset management standards throughout the Property function
• Manage and enhance our Integrated Station Asset Plan and support long‑term asset lifecycle planning
• Monitor asset performance and use data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and value for money
• Produce asset performance reports and recommendations for senior leaders
• Support the management of property maintenance budgets, identifying efficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities
• Oversee facilities management contracts covering cleaning, waste, utilities and building maintenance
• Act as Northern's appointed Legionella Duty Manager for the stations portfolio
• Work closely with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with agreed standards
• Promote environmental performance through energy, water and waste reduction initiatives
• Lead and develop team members while encouraging collaborative working across the business

About you:

Asset management, compliance and facilities management are at the heart of this role. You have experience managing complex property portfolios across multiple locations and understand how effective asset management supports operational performance, customer satisfaction and long‑term business goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrate significant experience in asset management, facilities management or estate management, with a strong focus on compliance and statutory obligations
• Manage large outsourced facilities management contracts and build effective relationships with service providers and key stakeholders
• Use data and insight to drive decision‑making, including experience of reporting and analysis tools such as Power BI
• Manage budgets effectively and make commercially sound decisions that deliver value for the business
• Lead and deliver compliance programmes across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring all regulatory and statutory requirements are met
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, building trusted relationships across the business
• Lead, develop and support teams, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of asset lifecycle management principles and their application in a property environment
• Have experience of working within an ISO 55001 Asset Management System (desirable rather than essential)

Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Property, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Building Services, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IWFM, RICS, CIOB or CIBSE, or evidence of active pursuit of professional accreditation
• A NEBOSH General Certificate
• Legionella Duty Holder Awareness certification

Benefits:

• Unlimited free travel for you, your partner and dependents on Northern services plus up to 75% discount on other UK and European networks
• Generous pension scheme – company top‑up 1.5× your contributions
• Family benefits – 9 months full pay maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme allowing up to 42% savings on a bike purchase
• Electric car scheme – lease a new electric or plug‑in hybrid vehicle
• Exclusive discounts via Northern Perks for shopping, wellbeing and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support for family and lifestyle matters
• Training and career development opportunities, including supported qualifications and clear career pathways
• Recognition programmes such as Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards

EEO and Accessibility: Northern is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and makes reasonable adjustments to the selection process where required. All successful offers are subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.