Lifecycle & Variations Programme Lead

Pinnacle Group Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plans

Discounts at retailers

Benefits package

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a Life Cycle & Variations Support Manager to own planning, procurement, commercial control and delivery of Lifecycle and Variation works across schools PFI contracts in Swindon. You will lead end-to-end delivery from scoping through to handover, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness and alignment with contractual requirements.

Join our Total FM Team in Swindon, delivering integrated asset management and maintenance across education, leisure, and corporate sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management and lifecycle maintenance within building services.
• Proven budget management skills with ability to handle high‑value budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Full driving licence and ability to obtain DBS clearance; related qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner for Lifecycle and Variation works across the region, representing Pinnacle with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the Lifecycle and Variation programme, managing priorities, approvals, risks and milestones.
• Lead procurement activities, including tender documentation, contractor evaluation and award recommendations.
• Manage day-to-day performance of contractors and Pinnacle personnel to meet time, cost, quality and safety targets.
• Control expenditure, income, forecasts and accruals with monthly reporting and escalation of commercial pressures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements across sites, including corrective actions.
• Carry out audits and progress reviews to confirm delivery against standards and contracts.
• Line manage the Project Coordinator and support planning, administration, reporting and document control.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Health & Safety

Education

HNC in construction-related discipline

Job description

Pinnacle Group is seeking a Life Cycle & Variations Support Manager to own planning, procurement, commercial control and delivery of Lifecycle and Variation works across schools PFI contracts in Swindon. You will lead end-to-end delivery from scoping through to handover, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness and alignment with contractual requirements.

Join our Total FM Team in Swindon, delivering integrated asset management and maintenance across education, leisure, and corporate sectors.