Lead Lifecycle & Estates Project Manager

Sodexo Group; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited mental health & wellbeing平台

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Lifecycle and Estates to drive lifecycle, infrastructure and M&E projects supporting Northumbria University. You will manage sites across Newcastle and Gateshead, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

The role demands strong stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness and a track record in complex estates environments. Relocation is not specified; a driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering lifecycle and capital projects.
• Experience with M&E building services and asset lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and budgets simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle, infrastructure, building fabric and M&E projects from concept to completion.
• Conduct site surveys and develop detailed scopes of work.
• Prepare and manage project plans, programmes, budgets, risk registers and resource plans.
• Manage tender exercises and evaluate contractor proposals for best value.
• Oversee contractors, consultants and suppliers ensuring safety and quality.
• Monitor costs, manage budgets and identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop robust business cases and ROI justifications for future investment.
• Ensure CDM 2015 and Building Safety compliance and governance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Northumbria University and Sodexo.
• Produce clear project reporting and executive updates.
• Drive continuous improvement and estate resilience and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

PRINCE2 or equivalent

NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Lifecycle and Estates to drive lifecycle, infrastructure and M&E projects supporting Northumbria University. You will manage sites across Newcastle and Gateshead, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

The role demands strong stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness and a track record in complex estates environments. Relocation is not specified; a driving license is essential.