Cycle & Variations Support Manager

Position: Life Cycle & Variations Support Manager
Company description Pinnace Group are looking for a Life Cycle & Variations Support Manager to take ownership of the planning, procurement, commercial control and delivery of Lifecycle and Variation works across the schools PFI contracts, ensuring projects are compliant, cost-effective, delivered to agreed standards and aligned with contractual, statutory and client requirements. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Lifecycle and Variation works, from identification and scoping through procurement, delivery, handover and close-out.

You will be joining our Total FM Team based in Swindon. The Total FM team provides integrated asset management and maintenance services across the education, leisure, corporate, health and living sectors to ensure facilities operate at their best. The ideal candidate is a strong, confident project leader with hands-on experience delivering complex building services projects, including lifecycle programmes and variation works.

You will bring proven budget management skills, excellent stakeholder communication and a solid understanding of health and safety legislation, building standards and industry best practice.

Experience with in PFI environments and educational settings is highly desirable, alongside the ability to produce accurate reports, forecasts and technical documentation. Youll be proactive, organised and able to manage multiple work streams while maintaining service quality and driving continuous improvement across essential school facilities. Who we are Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

Were a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers. Job description

Key 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 company and contract requirements.

Manage the day-to-day performance of contractors and Pinnacle personnel involved in Lifecycle, New Works and Variations, ensuring delivery meets agreed time, cost, quality and safety standards. Control Lifecycle and Variation expenditure, income, forecasts and accruals, providing clear monthly reporting and early escalation of commercial pressures. Ensure compliance with corporate and site-specific health and safety requirements, including corrective action plans for any identified issues.

Carry out regular audits and progress reviews to confirm Lifecycle and Variation works are being delivered to the required standards and contractual obligations. Line manage the Project Coordinator and support effective planning, administration, reporting and document control for Lifecycle and Variation activity

Key responsibilities:

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.

Experience with in PFI contracts and educational environments is desirable. Proven ability to manage high-value budgets and multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and control across portfolios exceeding £1m and individual projects over £100k. An…