Lifecycle & Variation Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £60,000 i £70,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Chelmsford, CM1 1LN |
| Cwmni: | Pinnacle Group Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | P2297 |
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Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced Lifecycle and Variation Projects Manager to join our Total Facilities Management team and lead the procurement, planning and delivery of lifecycle maintenance and new works across our schools PFI portfolio. In this key role, you’ll oversee contractor performance, ensure full compliance with contractual, legislative and health and safety standards, and manage budgets to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time and within scope. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, service partners and internal teams, you’ll take ownership of tender analysis, specification development, reporting and the delivery of robust project documentation. The role also includes day‑to‑day oversight of a project coordinator and close collaboration with operational teams to drive best value, service excellence and customer satisfaction.
Our Total Facilities Management team delivers integrated asset management and maintenance services across education, leisure, corporate, health and residential sectors. We focus on keeping facilities running smoothly, safely, and efficiently – helping our clients create spaces that work for everyone.
The ideal candidate is a strong, confident project leader with hands‑on experience delivering complex building services projects, including lifecycle programmes and variation works. You will bring proven budget management skills, excellent stakeholder communication and a solid understanding of health and safety legislation, building standards and industry best practice. Experience within PFI environments and educational settings is highly desirable, alongside the ability to produce accurate reports, forecasts and technical documentation. You’ll be proactive, organised and able to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining service quality and driving continuous improvement across essential school facilities.
This is a hybrid role with travel across Enfield, Newham, Swanscombe, Clacton and Hatfield.
Who we are
Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.
We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead the procurement and delivery of lifecycle maintenance and new works across schools PFI contracts.
- Ensure full compliance with contractual, legislative, health & safety and building/engineering standards.
- Manage contractor performance and implement a proactive, cost‑effective contractor management strategy.
- Control lifecycle and variation budgets, reporting forecasts and processing monthly accruals.
- Act as the main client contact for all lifecycle, variations and new works activity.
- Act as Employer’s Agent / Account Manager for the delivery of all new works and variations, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
- Produce tender documents, specifications, drawings and ensure accurate post‑work documentation.
- Complete service delivery audits to ensure performance meets agreed standards.
- Line manage the project coordinator and oversee day‑to‑day contractor and internal team performance.
- Collaborate with service partners to deliver efficient, customer‑focused variation services aligned to best value.
- Provide timely and accurate reports, data, and forecasts to support operational and contractual requirements.
Key requirements:
- Strong background in project management and lifecycle maintenance within building services, including at least 2 years’ senior management experience leading accounts and staff, and 4 years’ hands‑on project delivery. Experience within PFI contracts and educational environments is desirable.
- Proven ability to manage high‑value budgets and multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and control across portfolios exceeding £1m and individual projects over £100k. An understanding of PFI contract mechanisms is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and report‑writing skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels—clients, contractors and internal teams—while providing strong customer service and leadership.
- A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, relevant industry standards and best practice, with the ability to maintain compliance across multiple sites. A formal Health & Safety qualification is desirable.
- HNC (or equivalent) in a construction‑related discipline, alongside a full driving licence and the ability to obtain DBS clearance. Mechanical, Electrical or Construction professional qualifications are desirable.
Our Offer
The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.
As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.
We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers
- Maternity/paternity packages
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Additional Annual Leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail Discounts
- Childcare Assistance
- Season Ticket Loans
- Sick Pay Schemes
- Personal Development Plans
- Car Allowance
- Company Bonus
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