Strategic Projects & Lifecycle Manager

Kudos Services; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Facilities Management is seeking a Strategic Projects & Lifecycle Manager to enhance service delivery across healthcare facilities. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your expertise in PFI/PPP frameworks and Hard FM services to manage projects across NHS LIFT sites. You'll be pivotal in strategic lifecycle planning, ensuring projects align with future needs while maintaining compliance. Join a team that values innovation and integrity, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional looking to make a difference in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance related Bonus

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holiday

Life Assurance Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Hard FM services, preferably in healthcare.
• Solid understanding of PFI/PPP frameworks and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle programs and manage major project variations.
• Ensure timely project delivery while maintaining quality and compliance.

Skills

PFI/PPP contractual frameworks

Hard FM services

Commercial contracts (JCT and NEC)

CDM compliance

Project management

Supply chain management

Education

Degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

• Up to £60,000 per annum
• Performance related Bonus
• 40 Hours pw - Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holiday
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Kudos is a well established Facilities Management company working within the Healthcare Sector to deliver a high-quality Facilities Management service to its client, and is looking to hire a Strategic Projects & Lifecycle Manager to join the team on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of PFI/PPP contractual frameworks and obligations, 5+ years of proven experience in delivering Hard FM services, ideally within the healthcare sector, be able to demonstrate experience managing commercial challenges, including unavailability claims, latent defects, and pay mechanisms & experience in Commercial contracts including JCT and NEC Contracts. You will possess a depth of understanding of CDM with the ability to implement appropriate checks and balances ensuring adherence to obligations.

The Role

You will report to the SLT & will have a hands-on role in planning and delivering projects across 35 NHS LIFT sites in the Warrington and London Areas, in line with industry standard, managing the supply chain to deliver this and ensuring that the annual and 5 yearly planning of the Schedule of Programmed Works (SoPM) is contractually compliant and fit for purpose.

Building and maintaining relationships will be important to you, as you will be a key member of the team, regularly interfacing with the Kudos operational team and wider stakeholders, acting as subject matter expert for any project related issues or queries.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Lifecycle Planning: You will develop and oversee annual and future lifecycle programs, focusing on the strategic alignment of facilities maintenance and enhancements to meet future needs.
• Major Project Variations: You will have overall responsibility for taking major variations projects from conception through tendering and delivery to completion against time and budget. Liaising with all stakeholders, ensuring financials, contracts, quality, and governance are well managed throughout. Providing streamlined hand over and hand back to the operational teams, ensuring they are fully engaged at every stage.
• Project Oversight: Manage all aspects of project delivery from planning to completion, working with the Operations Team to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Supply Chain Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring cost-effective procurement and compliance with all contractual terms. Conduct regular reviews to drive efficiencies and value for money.
• Data and Asset Management: Work in conjunction with the CAFM Team to ensure that all facility data, including asset information and warranty details, are accurately maintained and regularly updated.
• Financial Management: Manage project budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and effective cost recovery for all rechargeable works.

Why work for Kudos?

At Kudos, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and that creating an environment for our employees that aligns with our core values, is essential to the success of the business.

Our Values:

• Supportive - We embrace partnership working.
• Ethical - We act with integrity.
• Innovative - We take ownership for understanding and improving Kudos.
• Ambitious - We continually strive to deliver the best possible service.
• Passionate - We are proud of the part we play in Kudos & the services we deliver.

Application Process

• Application & CV Screening.
• Interview Via Teams with Kudos CEO.
• Second interview, face to face/Teams with Kudos CEO & Kudos Director.