Asset Manager

Asset Manager

We are recruiting for an Asset Manager in Bristol to support a large PFI contract.

The role would suit someone form a PFI Facilities or PFI Compliance or SPV background, you will be supporting the General Manager in the management of the project Concession[s].

Summary:

• Asset Manager
• Salary £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus
• Bristol
• PFI Facilities Management
• Compliance and audits

Duties include:

- Provide appropriate Hard and Soft Facilities Management support and advice to Project Board to minimise risk/liabilitie

-  Ensure the company meets its obligations under its Management Services Agreement bringing any actual or potential non-compliance to the attention of the Regional Manager PFI Project Agreement

- Ensure the delivery of, and compliance with, all obligations of the Project Agreement, Project finance documents and associated contract documents on behalf of the Project Company

- Ensure effective liaison with the Board and Funders as required by the Project Agreement and Project Finance Documents

- Ensure that Board meetings and proceedings are properly managed and recorded as required by the Project Agreement Commercial and Financial Management

- Liaise with the project's Finance Manager to ensure that the Project Company's financial obligations are discharged appropriately in accordance with the Project Agreement and Finance Documents and that all invoicing and payment of Variations and alterations occurs as required

- Ensure that insurance matters are managed in accordance with the requirements of the Project Agreement

- Asset management, Lifecycle Management and variations

- Oversee Market Testing/Benchmarking exercises on behalf of the Project Company and in accordance with the Project Agreement and Management Services Agreement

- Review all reports and data required for the monthly preparation

- Ensure that all Service Providers accurately record the information

- Provide line management support to the team and 3rd party Contractors to the Project Company - Participate in governance audits and ensure that actions arising are actioned promptly Service Performance Management

- Promote effective liaison with the PFI stakeholders

- Compliance with performance reporting requirements and the Performance Management System in respective Sub Contracts

- Health and Safety law, Insurance and Employment regulations

- Deputise for the General Manager as required.

Qualifications/ Requirements

- Proven experience working with complex Project Agreements in PFI projects or similar complex environment

- Good general understanding of the funding and contractual structure of PFI projects and facilities management

- Successfully managing relationships with stakeholders, such as Project Company Boards, funders/lenders, sub-contractors and public sector bodies at a senior level

- Management of performance monitoring regimes for both Hard and Soft Facilities Management

- Experience of implementing, monitoring and updating systems and processes to manage complex contractual matters to ensure compliance with rights and obligations

- Experience of applying value for money principles to PFI lifecycle expenditure

- Ability to identify key information and report it in a timely and appropriate manner

- Excellent attention to detail and report writing skills