Lifecycle & Estates Project Manager

Sodexo; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Wellbeing support services

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Job summary

Sodexo Group, delivering facilities and lifecycle services for Northumbria University, invites experienced Project Manager to join our Technical Services team in Gateshead. You’ll manage lifecycle, infrastructure and M&E projects, from concept through delivery, across multiple sites, with budget responsibility up to £1 million.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, safety leadership and a proven track record in similar estates projects within higher education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Management role.
• Experience delivering projects ranging from £5,000 to £1 million.
• Strong understanding of construction, M&E building services and asset lifecycle management.
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and compliance.
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle, infrastructure, building fabric and M&E projects from concept through 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 to identify best-value solutions.
• Oversee contractors, consultants and suppliers, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and performance.
• Monitor costs, manage budgets and proactively identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop robust business cases and ROI justifications for future investment.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Building Safety legislation and internal governance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Northumbria University and Sodexo.
• Produce clear project reporting, documentation and executive updates.
• Drive continuous improvement and support long-term estate resilience and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contract management

Safety compliance

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Sodexo Group, delivering facilities and lifecycle services for Northumbria University, invites experienced Project Manager to join our Technical Services team in Gateshead. You’ll manage lifecycle, infrastructure and M&E projects, from concept through delivery, across multiple sites, with budget responsibility up to £1 million.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, safety leadership and a proven track record in similar estates projects within higher education.