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Contract and Lifecycle Manager (Technical Projects, Maintenance)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Government Schools business as a Project Manager (technical services) for Swindon PFI Schools. Sodexo is responsible for a total of 7 schools in North Swindon and one of our responsibilities is to plan the lifecycle of school assets and the delivery of the technical projects derived from this, ensuring to meet the contractual agreements and deadlines of the PFI.

With an excellent technical knowledge you will oversee all projects on the contract relating to proactive, planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students. This involves the repair, replenish and replacement of various areas such as fabrics, boilers and electrics and the planning/coordination of these projects.


 

Role Responsibility

  • Management of various ongoing building project works including: Planned and reactive maintenance, building fabric, re-decoration, builds etc. ensuring efficient planning, coordination and management of contractors.
  • Update the lifecycle plans on a periodic basis as required by the various contracts
  • Undertake annual condition assessments
  • Identify and develop the annual works plan for each school
  • Scope, procure and manage the delivery of the projects
  • Coordinate with the other members of the operational team, collaborating to provide a service that meets the needs of our customers
  • Interface with the central projects team to drive value and consistency
  • Promulgate Sodexo’s Safety Culture, leading by example
  • Control and report on project finances both at project and programme (plan) level
     

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience in managing lifecycle programmes across multiple sites.
  • Experience in managing maintenance projects with a technical knowledge
  • Ability to demonstrate sound technical knowledge in construction, coming from either a building maintenance or building services background
  • Previous knowledge of the workings of PFI would be an advantage
  • Ability to work autonomously but as part of an integrated team
  • Sound knowledge of the legislation covering building & construction in the UK
  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety - IOSH or CSC would be beneficial
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the particular constraints of working within a school – an enhanced DBS certificate is mandatory
  • Membership of or on a pathway to a recognised qualification e.g. RICS, CIOB, APM,CIBSE
     

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.
 

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