ISS Facility Services UK
Variation & Lifecycle Project Manager

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VARIATION & LIFECYCLE PROJECT MANAGER
Contract: Healthcare
Location: Durham (DL14 6AD)
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Lifecycle & Small Works Manager to oversee all aspects of project management within a healthcare environment.
This role involves managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, robust financial control, and the delivery of high-quality services.
Job Description
In this role, you will:
- Liaise with design teams
- Compile quotes
- Update additional works logs
- Procure subcontractors and materials
- Approve RAMS
- Manage all variation and life cycle work
Additionally, you will provide advice and support to ISS Service Managers, SPV, and Trust staff, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end delivery of Variation and Life Cycle projects within a healthcare environment.
- Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and all relevant HTMs.
- Take ownership of financial control — budgeting, forecasting, and highlighting cost pressures.
- Lead design team collaboration, manage quotes, and deliver high-quality contract variations and life cycle works.
- Keep documentation tight and accurate, including monthly forecasts and purchasing records.
- Guarantee timely project delivery and set up planned maintenance for new assets within CAFM systems.
- Build strong, proactive relationships with Service Managers, client reps, and other key stakeholders.
- Act as the Authorised Person for designated disciplines, ensuring full statutory compliance for Hard FM services.
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What We’re Looking For
- Experienced in Hard FM / technical building services
- Mechanical or Electrical background
- Proven experience in budgeting / forecasting
- Ability to identify and manage cost pressures.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams.
- Holder of a recognised qualification (C&G Level 3 / NVQ or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of commercial M&E systems.
- Confident user of CAFM and Permit-to-Work systems.
- Strong track record in subcontractor management.
- A self-starter who thrives on solving problems.
- Safety-focused and compliance-driven mindset.
- Professional, proactive, organised, and resilient under pressure.
- Excellent communicator and great stakeholder management skills.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.


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