Contractor Support Coordinator in Swindon

Pinnacle Group are looking for a Life Cycle & Variations Support Manager to take ownership of the planning, procurement, commercial control and delivery of Lifecycle and Variation works across the schools PFI contracts, ensuring projects are compliant, cost-effective, delivered to agreed standards and aligned with contractual, statutory and client requirements.

The Total FM team provides integrated asset management and maintenance services across the education, leisure, corporate, health and living sectors to ensure facilities operate at their best. The ideal candidate is a strong, confident project leader with hands-on experience delivering complex building services projects, including lifecycle programmes and variation works.

You will bring proven budget management skills, excellent stakeholder communication and a solid understanding of health and safety legislation, building standards and industry best practice. You’ll be proactive, organised and able to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining service quality and driving continuous improvement across essential school facilities.

Act as the primary owner and point of accountability for Lifecycle and Variation works across the region, representing Pinnacle with the client, schools, service partners and internal stakeholders. Develop and maintain the Lifecycle and Variation programme, ensuring priorities, approvals, dependencies, risks and milestones are clearly managed.

Lead procurement activity, including tender documentation, contractor evaluation, value-for-money assessment and award recommendations in line with company and contract requirements. Manage the day-to-day performance of contractors and Pinnacle personnel involved in Lifecycle, New Works and Variations, ensuring delivery meets agreed time, cost, quality and safety standards. Control Lifecycle and Variation expenditure, income, forecasts and accruals, providing clear monthly reporting and early escalation of commercial pressures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strong background in project management and lifecycle maintenance within building services, including at least 2 years senior management experience leading accounts and staff, and 4 years hands-on project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage high-value budgets and multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and control across portfolios exceeding £1m and individual projects over £100k. An understanding of PFI contract mechanisms is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels - clients, contractors and internal teams - while providing strong customer service and leadership.
• HNC (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline, alongside a full driving licence and the ability to obtain DBS clearance. Mechanical, Electrical or Construction professional qualifications are desirable.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds particularly from those who represent the communities we serve. As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers:

• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Childcare Assistance
• Season Ticket Loans
• Sick Pay Schemes
• Personal Development Plans
• Car Allowance
• Company Bonus