Project Manager - Assets & Lifecycle

Overview

Job Title:

Project Manager - Assets & Lifecycle

Location:

Hereford County Hospital, HR1 2ER

Salary: £41 - 43k per annum

Hours:

40 Hours a week over 5 days

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the asset management workstream, ensuring the accurate verification, condition assessment, and transfer readiness of all physical assets under the contract. This role is critical in providing assurance that asset information is robust, validated, and aligned with contractual and technical requirements ahead of transition back to the Trust. You will oversee asset data validation, lifecycle reconciliation, and technical due diligence, working closely with operational teams and stakeholders to support a smooth and compliant handback.

In addition, the role will be responsible for ensuring the successful development and delivery of the annual Lifecycle Plan, safeguarding asset condition, value, and long-term performance.

• Lead all asset-related activities in line with the PFI expiry programme and contractual obligations.
• Manage comprehensive asset verification, condition surveys, and validation of asset registers against lifecycle records.
• Ensure assets are transfer-ready, compliant, and supported by robust technical due diligence.
• Work collaboratively with the NHS Trust, PFI Management Company, and FM teams to align asset management outputs.
• Maintain high standards of asset data quality, accuracy, and reporting in line with NHS PAM and relevant frameworks.
• Review lifecycle models, expenditure, and residual life to support negotiations and risk allocation at expiry.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks relating to asset condition, maintenance, and compliance.
• Oversee the collation and submission of technical documentation and evidence required for handback and assurance.

• Proven experience managing asset-related work streams on complex estates, ideally within healthcare or PFI environments.
• Strong understanding of PFI contracts, FM delivery models, and asset handback obligations.
• Solid technical background in asset management, condition surveys, and lifecycle modelling.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Good knowledge of NHS Estates guidance, HTMs, and statutory compliance frameworks.
• Competent in the use of asset management and CAFM systems.
• Degree in Engineering, Building Surveying, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP) desirable.

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
• You’ll belong in a company and team that values you, you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
• We offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app with a 24hr virtual GP and other services.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme and/or prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan and Death-in-Service benefit.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Volunteering Opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment; full training and protective uniform supplied.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer.

We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks and are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.