Serco - Forth Valley Royal Hospital, FK5 4WR Permanent, Full Time Up to £50,000 per annum Corporate Benefits Package Serco is looking for an additional Small Works & Variation Manager to join our Estates Projects Team, working on behalf of NHS Forth Valley at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, site has 860 beds and covers a single site of approximately 95,000 square metres. You will lead the end-to-end delivery of minor capital projects, small works, and variations—from initial enquiry through to handover. Key Responsibilities Manage the full project lifecycle: scoping, tendering, contracting, delivery, and completion Prepare and issue briefs to suppliers, evaluate quotations, and ensure value for money Oversee contractors on site, ensuring safety and compliance (SHTMs, CDM, infection control) Coordinate project schedules to minimise disruption to clinical services Maintain accurate records, perform post-completion reviews, and ensure O&M documentation is complete Engage with clinical teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to communicate progress, risks, and costs Uphold compliance with NHS / Serco standards and regulations Skills & Experience Proven experience managing small works or minor construction projects Strong organisational skills, with ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels Budget management, cost-evaluation, and supplier negotiation experience Technical knowledge of health-sector compliance (CDM, SHTMs) is highly desirable Experience in healthcare estates / public sector is a plus Why Serco Joining Serco means contributing to essential public services while working in a supportive, development-focused environment where your work has real impact. We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What We Offer A meaningful, purpose-driven role within Serco’s long-term contract with NHS Forth Valley Competitive benefits, including Serco’s matched pension scheme and flexible working options Professional development: access to Serco’s internal training programmes, mentoring, and mobility opportunities A supportive and inclusive culture, underpinned by Serco’s core values of trust, care, innovation, and pride On site car parking About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.