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Job Title: Lifecycle Technical Manager

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum + £5.2k car allowance

Bonus: 5% performance-based bonus

Role Overview:

The Lifecycle Technical Manager leads technical asset management and V1 planning for Birmingham Schools and Dudley LIFT contracts. This role focuses on building infrastructure, M&E systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards associated with healthcare premises. The manager will oversee lifecycle plans, engage with FM suppliers, and provide technical support for lifecycle works, ensuring adherence to BS standards, HTM/HBN guidelines, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Manage lifecycle plans for building fabric, M&E systems, and asset replacements, ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations. Provide technical guidance for project scopes and monitor FM suppliers’ performance.
• Project Support: Lead technical aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation. Review project documentation and ensure proper filing for hand back.
• Asset Management: Oversee obsolescence management and ensure maintenance records are up to date. Monitor critical system logs and support operational teams with technical assistance.
• Finance & Budgeting: Monitor V1 lifecycle budgets, including forecasting, reforecasting, and auditing lifecycle costs.
• Commercial Management: Ensure project compliance with agreements, work with commercial teams to address disputes, and manage claims efficiently.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships across the business, engage in monthly reporting, and participate in lifecycle management reviews.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of relevant processes and procedures, including quality assurance and techniques.
• Excellent understanding of building fabric and M&E disciplines in healthcare, local government, and education sectors.
• Substantial knowledge of Department of Health, regulatory, and legislative requirements.
• Technical background in electrical, mechanical, or building disciplines.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including budget control.
• Qualified to HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Accredited to NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Understanding of ISO 15001.
• Strong knowledge of internal/external stakeholders and their requirements.
• Excellent motivation, influencing skills, and a proactive approach.

Desirable:

• Degree-level education.
• Asset Management Diploma.
• Demonstrable technical experience in complex operational PPP/PFI contracts.
• Knowledge of PFI contracts and lifecycle requirements.
• Incorporated Engineer level registration with a relevant institution.