Estates Contract and Lifecycle Manager

Bring your technical expertise to one of the most complex and high-profile estates in the public sector. Queen Alexandra Hospital is a major acute site and a large-scale PFI environment where engineering, compliance and strategic asset management genuinely shape how the organisation operates. If you’re an experienced Estates or Technical FM professional looking for a role with real influence, this is an opportunity to step into a senior position at the heart of a high-performing directorate. At PHU, you’ll join a respected Estates & Facilities team known for strong governance, collaborative working and intelligent clienting. You’ll play a central role in our established tri-party PFI relationship, working closely with Project Co and the FM provider to ensure the estate remains safe, resilient and future-ready.

Responsibilities

Lead Hard FM contract performance; lifecycle planning; compliance assurance; technical governance across the QA estate; guide a skilled team; chair key safety groups; provide senior technical advice that shapes operational and strategic decisions across the Trust; play a central role in the established tri-party PFI relationship, working closely with Project Co and the FM provider to ensure the estate remains safe, resilient and future-ready

Requirements

Relevant degree, equivalent level qualification or experience; Technical studies and qualifications in relevant disciplines; Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in an Estates, Technical or contract management role within an estate’s environment preferably within Healthcare/MOD or other regulated environment; An understanding of legislation/guidance such as Health Building standards (HBN’s & HTM’s); Demonstrable experience of leading and working effectively as part of a multi professional team, often involving complex and contentious information; Track record of delivery to tight deadlines; Strong, comprehensive understanding of legislation/guidance such as Health Building Standards (HBN's & HTM's) and statutory health and safety regulations; Knowledge of strategic infrastructure lifecycle planning, data management, and asset care models; Understanding of complex contract frameworks (including PFI, NEC, or bespoke healthcare service level agreements); Demonstrable project management skills with a track record of delivering technical schemes to tight deadlines; Strong analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex technical and compliance information; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills, able to convey highly contentious/complex technical issues to persons at all levels; Confident in understanding, evaluating, and tracking financial and lifecycle data; Strong technical grounding in engineering, estates management, building services or technical FM with ability to understand safety-critical systems and infrastructure; Experience in a regulated environment such as healthcare, MOD, defence, commercial FM or similar; Confidence managing complex contracts; Calm, analytical approach capable of interpreting technical data, assessing risk, and making sound decisions; Leadership that brings people with you; A mindset for improvement; Professionalism and integrity

Nice to have

Continuing Professional Development; Professional Registration (Engineering Council, Chartered/Incorporated Engineer, IWFM, or similar); Corporate membership of a relevant Professional Institution; Formal management or accredited Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM); Experience in an NHS setting; Experience in people management; Experience in a related asset planning or contract variations area in a senior capacity; Overall understanding of current health service sector issues; Understanding of Private Finance Initiative contracts and contract management from a client’s perspective; Skill in developing technical policy and procedural documentation; Ability to think and act strategically as well as practically

Benefits

On-site Nursery; Free Beach Hut; On-site Wellness Centre including gym and swimming pool; Staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability; Awards ceremonies