Lifecycle Programme Manager

Lifecycle Programme Manager
Contract: Healthcare
Location: Reading, RG30 4EJ
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Lifecycle Programme Manager to lead and manage all variations and lifecycle works within a complex healthcare PFI environment.

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of project-based works while maintaining strict governance standards across a highly regulated healthcare setting.

Job Description

Working closely with Trust stakeholders, SPV representatives, funders, subcontractors and internal teams, the successful candidate will balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term asset planning. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and technical expertise to ensure lifecycle obligations are delivered effectively and in line with contractual requirements.

We are looking for an experienced professional who can coordinate multiple stakeholders while driving lifecycle projects and variations from planning through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong building services background and experience operating within healthcare PFI environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and statutory requirements, including CDM, HTMs, HBNs, PTW, RAMS, COSHH and HSEQ policies.
• Lead the development of lifecycle models, delivery plans, long-term asset strategies and condition assessments.
• Manage lifecycle works in line with PFI contractual obligations and assurance requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end variations management, including scoping, approvals, delivery, documentation and handover.
• Coordinate design teams, SPV representatives, Trust stakeholders and subcontractors within agreed governance frameworks.
• Maintain robust financial oversight, including budget management, forecasting, valuations, cost planning and invoicing.
• Ensure engineering data, O&M information, drawings and asset records are accurately maintained and updated.
• Provide leadership and coaching to engineering staff while communicating risks, solutions and recovery plans to senior stakeholders.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in project or lifecycle management within building services and healthcare PFI environments.
• Strong track record of delivering lifecycle works independently from planning through to close-out.
• Mechanical or Electrical discipline background with a recognised apprenticeship and HND/HNC or NVQ Level 3 (or above).
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification with strong knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Understanding of HTM03-01, HTM04-01, HTM06-01, HTM08 and related NHS technical guidance.
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, risk management and contractual governance.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders within highly regulated PFI environments.