Technical Data Engagement Manager

We're looking for a proactive Technical Data Engagement Manager to lead and improve asset data quality across our UK&I operations. You'll act as the key link between the AMS team, operational leaders, surveying teams and clients ensuring accurate, reliable asset data from bid stage through mobilisation and into steady-state delivery. In this role, you'll manage surveying activity, oversee business demand, lead a team of analysts and surveyors and drive continuous improvement in how asset data is collected, validated and used.,

• Lead asset data collection and act as SME for surveying across the business.
• Manage internal and outsourced surveying teams, including Digital Asset Capture teams.
• Ensure seamless integration with CAFM, CMMS and FM Systems teams.
• Attend client/account meetings to define scope, agree surveying requirements and initiate projects.
• Produce lifecycle, condition and surveying reports.
• Advise on asset list risks at bid stage and during mobilisation.
• Monitor progress, escalate issues and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement data strategies, policies and quality standards.
• Improve master data (taxonomy, attributes, maintenance schedules, metadata).
• Lead and support full lifecycle analysis and quality control.
• Manage team performance and ensure safe working practices.
• What You'll Bring
• Strong understanding of hard & soft FM and contract risk.
• Experience with CMMS/EAMS/CAFM systems.
• Deep knowledge of asset types, data structures and surveying.
  
  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills.
• Experience leading change programmes.
• Knowledge of ISO 55000.
Desirable
• Engineering/technical qualification (ONC/HNC/HND/Degree).
• IAM certification or professional membership (IAM, CIBSE, RICS).
• Experience implementing quality or operational frameworks.
• Understanding of M&E systems and terminology.
  
  Sodexo's Business Support segment sits at the heart of our organisation, providing the essential services that keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. As a central function, Business Support brings together a diverse range of specialist teams - including our technology and digital services - to deliver the systems, processes and expertise that enable Sodexo to thrive.
From driving innovation to ensuring seamless administrative, commercial and operational support, the Business Support segment plays a critical role in strengthening performance across all parts of the business. Joining this segment means becoming part of a collaborative, solutions-focused environment where your work directly contributes to the success of our people, our clients and the communities we serve. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached., At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.