Lifecycle & Variations Programme Manager (Education)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plans

Discounts at retailers

Additional leave packages

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a Life Cycle & Variations Support Manager to own planning, procurement and delivery of Lifecycle and Variation works across school PFI contracts from scoping to close-out. Based in Swindon, you will lead multi‑discipline projects, manage budgets above £1m, and ensure safety, quality and contract compliance while driving improvements across facilities services.

We value strong leadership, excellent stakeholder communication and hands‑on experience in building services,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven ability to manage high-value budgets and multiple projects exceeding £1m and individual projects over £100k.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• HNC in construction-related discipline; driving licence and DBS clearance are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner and point of accountability for Lifecycle and Variation works across the region, representing Pinnacle with the client, schools, service partners and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the Lifecycle and Variation programme, ensuring priorities, approvals, dependencies, risks and milestones are clearly managed.
• Lead procurement activity, including tender documentation, contractor evaluation, value-for-money assessment and award recommendations in line with contract requirements.
• Manage day-to-day performance of contractors and Pinnacle personnel involved in Lifecycle, New Works and Variations, ensuring delivery meets time, cost, quality and safety standards.
• Control Lifecycle and Variation expenditure, income, forecasts and accruals, providing clear monthly reporting and escalation of commercial pressures.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Carry out regular audits and progress reviews to confirm Lifecycle and Variation works meet standards and contractual obligations.
• Line manage the Project Coordinator and support planning, administration, reporting and document control.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Health & safety

Project leadership

Report writing

Forecasting

Education

HNC in construction-related discipline

Job description

Pinnacle Group is seeking a Life Cycle & Variations Support Manager to own planning, procurement and delivery of Lifecycle and Variation works across school PFI contracts from scoping to close-out. Based in Swindon, you will lead multi‑discipline projects, manage budgets above £1m, and ensure safety, quality and contract compliance while driving improvements across facilities services.

We value strong leadership, excellent stakeholder communication and hands‑on experience in building services,