XJ4 Variation Manager

Semperian Group; Daresbury; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Online GP services

Generous pension plan

25 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Life assurance

Learning and development

Job summary

Semperian Group is seeking an XJ4 Variation Manager for a permanent, full-time position based in Daresbury, Cheshire. The role provides administrative and technical support for variation and lifecycle projects across multiple contracts, ensuring compliant and well-documented processes.

You will coordinate variation requests, review proposals, and maintain project documentation while liaising with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction administration, project support, facilities management or technical support roles.
• Good understanding of construction project processes, variation/change management and project documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management platforms, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and customer-focused, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate variation requests, maintaining project workbooks, trackers and supporting documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review fixed-cost proposals from Facilities Management contractors, raising technical, commercial or documentation queries and coordinating revised submissions where required.
• Support the assessment, approval and progression of variations and lifecycle works in line with project processes and governance requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders, acting as a central point of contact for project administration, technical queries and project updates.
• Coordinate project meetings, site visits, pre-start meetings and inspections, providing progress updates and ensuring actions are effectively tracked and resolved.
• Review final accounts, completion documentation and post-approval changes, supporting project close-out activities and financial administration processes.
• Maintain accurate records across SharePoint, Teams and associated systems, promoting best practice, continuous improvement and high standards of customer service.

Job description

XJ4 Variation Manager

Semperian Group are looking to recruit an XJ4 Variation Manager based at Daresbury, Cheshire on a full time, permanent contract basis. The Variation Manager will provide administrative and technical support for the management of variations and lifecycle projects across multiple PFI contracts. The role supports the efficient delivery of variation processes, maintains project documentation and records, and assists in ensuring compliance with contractual, technical and health and safety requirements.

XJ4 Variation Manager Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate variation requests, maintaining project workbooks, trackers and supporting documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review fixed-cost proposals from Facilities Management contractors, raising technical, commercial or documentation queries and coordinating revised submissions where required.
• Support the assessment, approval and progression of variations and lifecycle works in line with project processes and governance requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders, acting as a central point of contact for project administration, technical queries and project updates.
• Coordinate project meetings, site visits, pre-start meetings and inspections, providing progress updates and ensuring actions are effectively tracked and resolved.
• Review final accounts, completion documentation and post-approval changes, supporting project close-out activities and financial administration processes.
• Maintain accurate records across SharePoint, Teams and associated systems, promoting best practice, continuous improvement and high standards of customer service.

XJ4 Variation Manager Requirements

Essential

• Experience in a construction administration, project support, facilities management or technical support role.
• Good understanding of construction project processes, variation/change management and project documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management platforms, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and customer-focused, with the ability to work independently, solve problems and take ownership of responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience within PPP/PFI environments, lifecycle works or variation management.
• Knowledge of construction, facilities management or building maintenance projects.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and industry compliance standards.

About Semperian Group:

Semperian Group is a dedicated team of infrastructure experts sharing a core understanding: that effective day to day management delivers value, stability and returns over the long term.

As one of the largest SPV and Asset Management service providers to the PPP / PFI infrastructure market, we seek to protect and enhance the value of our investor's assets, which currently stand at £3bn.

Semperian Group welcome applications from ex-service and other former military personnel. We are committed to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and supporting the Armed Forces community.

Location: Daresbury

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Up to £62,000

Benefits: We are proud to offer a range of excellent benefits including family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, menopause support, private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, access to online GP services, generous pension plan, 25 days annual leave increasing with service, hybrid and flexible working opportunities, life assurance, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities including support with professional study and memberships.

Diversity: We\'re incredibly proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are working to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and creates equity amongst our employees. We are proud of the work we have done so far, but know that we still have a way to go both as an employer and in supporting the industry to represent the communities and society we operate in. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments at any part of your application, please get in touch.