Lifecycle Manager

This role will support a multi-year programme focused on modernising, renewing, and enhancing building assets, systems, and infrastructure to improve performance, sustainability, reliability, and long-term value. The Lifecycle Manager will be responsible for asset condition assessments, lifecycle modelling, long-term investment planning, and the delivery of lifecycle works in collaboration with FM operations, project delivery, design, commercial, and client teams.

Supported by continued growth and a commitment to investing in our people, GRAHAM is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking lifecycle professional who can drive technical excellence, ensure compliance, optimise whole-life performance, and support the strategic evolution of a high-profile education estate. Benefits: Up to 36 days paid annual leave, Excellent Company Pension, Free Life Assurance, Training and Development, Discounted Private Health Care Scheme, Discounted Gym Membership and BUPA Health Assessments., The Lifecycle Manager will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain long-term lifecycle replacement programmes that align with contractual obligations, client strategy, and asset performance requirements.
• Lead asset condition surveys, assessments, and risk-based prioritisation to identify lifecycle needs across building fabric, mechanical, electrical, and specialist systems.
• Analyse asset performance, failure trends, and condition data to inform lifecycle planning, budget forecasting, and investment strategies.
• Maintain accurate lifecycle models using asset data, statutory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and industry standards.
• Work closely with FM operations, Technical Services, Energy & BMS, and Project Delivery teams to coordinate lifecycle works with planned maintenance, reactive tasks, and capital projects.
• Develop business cases, cost plans, scopes of work, and feasibility assessments for lifecycle replacement and improvement projects.
• Manage the planning and delivery of annual lifecycle works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required technical and quality standards.
• Review design solutions for lifecycle replacements, ensuring compatibility, maintainability, compliance, and long-term value.
• Engage with supply chain partners to obtain proposals, quotations, and specialist inputs for lifecycle projects.
• Ensure all lifecycle activities comply with statutory, regulatory, contractual, technical, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate lifecycle works in a live campus environment, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and operational activities.Update and maintain lifecycle data in CAFM/CMMS systems, ensuring asset registers are accurate and reflect replacements, upgrades, and refurbishments.
• Support the development of whole-life cost analysis, sustainability improvements, energy efficiency projects, and net-zero programmes.
• Prepare and present lifecycle plans, reports, dashboards, and updates for client meetings, governance forums, and internal reporting.
• Liaise with design managers, programme planners, and commercial teams to ensure lifecycle planning aligns with project programmes, cost forecasts, and tender requirements.
• Monitor lifecycle budgets, financial performance, commitments, and variations, ensuring full transparency and robust cost control.
• Identify risks associated with asset deterioration, end-of-life failure, and compliance gaps, implementing mitigation measures and contingency plans.
• Support Soft Landings and handover processes by ensuring accurate asset data, O&M information, and warranties are recorded for new or upgraded assets.
• Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, presenting lifecycle insights and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in lifecycle strategy, asset management practices, and estate performance optimisation.
• Represent GRAHAM professionally at all times with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Undertake any other duties relevant to the role, contract, or business needs.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

1. Proven experience in lifecycle planning, asset management, building services, or a similar technical FM/estates role.
2. Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building fabric assets, including condition, lifecycle expectations, and maintenance requirements.
3. Demonstrated experience carrying out asset condition surveys and developing lifecycle replacement strategies.
4. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret asset data, performance trends, and technical reports.
5. Strong financial and commercial awareness, including ability to develop cost plans and manage lifecycle budgets.
6. Experience delivering lifecycle or small-works projects within operational estates.
7. Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and work collaboratively across FM, construction, design, and commercial functions.
8. Strong IT skills, including CAFM/CMMS systems, Excel, and asset management software platforms.
9. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
10. Ability to work in live, operational environments with competing priorities., 1. Experience within higher education, public-sector estates, or large complex campus environments.
11. Knowledge of NEC contract requirements, lifecycle obligations, and asset-related commercial processes.
12. Familiarity with BIM, digital asset management tools, or ISO 55000-aligned asset management systems.
13. Professional membership (IWFM, CIBSE, RICS, IAM) or working toward accreditation.
14. Experience supporting net-zero and sustainability-focused asset strategies.

At GRAHAM, we are more than a leading construction and facilities management partner - we are a trusted collaborator committed to creating high-quality learning environments and supporting the evolving needs of our education-sector clients. As part of a major long-term campus transformation programme, we are seeking a Lifecycle Manager who will play a vital role in planning, managing, and delivering lifecycle and asset-replacement works across a large and diverse education estate.