Variation & Lifecycle Manager
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bishop Auckland, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 150324 |
Summary
Variation and Lifecycle Fund Manager
Contract: Healthcare
Location: Durham, DL14 6AD
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Variations and Lifecycle Fund Manager to oversee all aspects of project management within a healthcare environment.
This role involves managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, robust financial control, and the delivery of high‑quality services.
Job Description
In this role, you will liaise with design teams, compile quotes, update additional works logs, procure subcontractors and materials, approve RAMS, and manage all variation and life cycle work.
Additionally, you will provide advice and support to ISS Service Managers, SPV, and Trust staff, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of Variation and Life Cycle project delivery within a healthcare environment.
Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and relevant Healthcare Technical Memoranda.
Oversee financial control, including budget management, forecasting, and reporting cost pressures.
Liaise with design teams and lead on quoting and delivering contract variations and life cycle works.
Maintain accurate documentation and records for monthly forecasts and purchase summaries.
Ensure timely delivery of projects and set up planned maintenance regimes for new assets in CAFM systems.
Build and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, including Service Managers and client representatives.
Act as Authorised Person for required disciplines and ensure statutory compliance for Hard FM at the site.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Several years of technical management experience.
Strong knowledge of financial procedures, including KPI and WOR reporting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret complex information and interrogate data effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and AutoCAD.
Highly organised with strong numeracy skills and budget management experience.
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and healthcare compliance standards.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Healthcare
Location: Durham, DL14 6AD
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Variations and Lifecycle Fund Manager to oversee all aspects of project management within a healthcare environment.
This role involves managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, robust financial control, and the delivery of high‑quality services.
Job Description
In this role, you will liaise with design teams, compile quotes, update additional works logs, procure subcontractors and materials, approve RAMS, and manage all variation and life cycle work.
Additionally, you will provide advice and support to ISS Service Managers, SPV, and Trust staff, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of Variation and Life Cycle project delivery within a healthcare environment.
Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and relevant Healthcare Technical Memoranda.
Oversee financial control, including budget management, forecasting, and reporting cost pressures.
Liaise with design teams and lead on quoting and delivering contract variations and life cycle works.
Maintain accurate documentation and records for monthly forecasts and purchase summaries.
Ensure timely delivery of projects and set up planned maintenance regimes for new assets in CAFM systems.
Build and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, including Service Managers and client representatives.
Act as Authorised Person for required disciplines and ensure statutory compliance for Hard FM at the site.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Several years of technical management experience.
Strong knowledge of financial procedures, including KPI and WOR reporting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret complex information and interrogate data effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and AutoCAD.
Highly organised with strong numeracy skills and budget management experience.
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and healthcare compliance standards.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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