Lifecycle Project Manager

Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert
Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Hours: Full Time – 39 Hours per Week

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We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Technical Lifecycle Project Manager to lead the delivery of lifecycle replacement, capital investment and minor works projects across a major NHS acute hospital estate. Working within a live healthcare environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, procurement, management and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant, operational and fit for purpose throughout their lifecycle. The role requires strong technical, commercial and project management skills, coupled with the ability to effectively engage with NHS stakeholders, clinical teams, contractors and specialist consultants.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the successful delivery of lifecycle, refurbishment, capital replacement and minor works projects across the hospital estate.
• Manage projects through their full lifecycle from inception through handover.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Monitor project risks, opportunities, dependencies and change control processes.
• Prepare project reports and performance updates for senior management and client representatives.
• Coordinate multiple projects whilst maintaining operational continuity.

Technical Management

• Provide technical oversight and assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project scopes, specifications, designs and contractor proposals to ensure suitability, compliance and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory requirements, healthcare guidance and industry best practice.
• Support lifecycle planning activities through the development and delivery of asset replacement and improvement programmes.
• Coordinate internal and external technical specialists to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure commissioning, testing, certification and handover activities are completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Identify and manage technical risks and mitigation measures.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, Building Regulations and company/NHS policies.
• Coordinate and manage duty holder responsibilities under CDM 2015.
• Review RAMS and Construction Phase Plans where applicable.
• Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual and healthcare requirements.

Healthcare Compliance & Infection Prevention

• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with SHTM, SHBN and NHS best practice guidance.
• Coordinate project delivery within operational clinical environments whilst minimising disruption.
• Work closely with Infection Prevention & Control Teams and NHS stakeholders.
• Ensure HAI-SCRIBE processes are followed where applicable.
• Implement mitigation measures to manage infection prevention and control risks.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts and expenditure.
• Develop business cases and investment justifications where required.
• Support procurement activities including tender evaluations and contractor selection.
• Manage project costs, variations, risks and opportunities to ensure best value outcomes.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and lifecycle plans.
• Support delivery of contractual and PFI obligations.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with NHS representatives, clinical users, estates teams, FM teams, contractors and consultants.
• Chair project meetings and coordinate project communications.
• Manage contractor performance against safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Ensure completion documentation and certification are retained.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline OR significant demonstrable experience delivering construction, lifecycle or capital projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction, engineering, lifecycle or capital projects.
• Experience working within operational healthcare, PFI, FM or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and Health and Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of SHTMs, SHBNs and healthcare engineering standards.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging clients, contractors, consultants and operational teams.
• Demonstrable experience of project risk management including identification, mitigation, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience of project governance, change control and reporting processes.
• Experience managing contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent project management qualification.
• HAI-SCRIBE Assessor or awareness training.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience working within NHS Scotland environments.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Understanding of asset management and lifecycle planning principles.
• Experience within a PFI or PPP environment.

Key Competencies

• Commercially astute with strong financial awareness.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent risk management and decision-making capability.
• Strong leadership and project governance skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Analytical and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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What we offer

• Holidays: Up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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