PFI Commercial Manager

PFI Commercial Manager

We are recruiting for a Commercial Manager  on a high profile PFi Heathcare contract This role supports the delivery of Hard FM services across a large and complex PFI estate, ensuring all contractual, commercial and operational commitments are met.

The Commercial Manager will act as the team’s commercial lead, providing expert support on contract compliance, performance, risk management and financial oversight. Working closely with operational, technical and senior leadership colleagues, you will ensure that all commercial activity is delivered effectively and in line with organisational, contractual and statutory requirements.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that involves regular engagement with various stakeolders. You will help shape and improve commercial processes, support innovation, and contribute to the continuous development of estates operations.

An important aspect of the role will include reviewing supply chain arrangements, strengthening procurement and performance frameworks, and supporting Lifecycle and Projects teams to deliver commercially robust outcomes. You will also own and maintain risk registers, ensuring risks are identified, escalated and well managed.

Summary

• PFI Commercial Manager
• Manchester
• £65,000 - £70,000 + Car allowance + bonus 
• Must have commercial experience within a PFI healthcare contract
• Good career development opportunities, training and growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all commercial aspects of the Hard FM contract and associated schedules.
• Provide commercial guidance and contractual insight to the Director and operational managers.
• Oversee supply chain performance, contract amendments and procurement activity, ensuring value for money and compliance with internal procedures.
• Support the commercial delivery of reactive, planned, lifecycle and project works.
• Prepare and manage commercial submissions, reports and notifications to the client and Project Co.
• Identify and evaluate risks, maintaining the Estates risk register and ensuring effective mitigation is in place.
• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Legal and Compliance teams across the wider organisation.
• Use data and reporting tools to forecast, benchmark and drive improvements in operational delivery.
• Ensure the organisation’s commercial position is protected and contractual obligations are fully adhered to.

Key Outcomes

• Strong commercial governance and contract compliance.
• Clear and accurate reporting, analysis and financial oversight.
• Effective supply chain management and procurement practice.
• Robust risk management across all Estates-led activity.
• Positive and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Degree in Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as RICS, CIMA or ACCA (or working towards) – Advantage
• Background in PFI and Healthcare Estates environments.
• Proven ability to manage challenging stakeholders and customer relationships.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work legislation.
• Excellent written communication and report writing capability.
• Competent in IT systems, ideally including BMS and CAFM platforms.
• Logical, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Calm, confident and able to work effectively under pressure.

Core Competencies

• Commercial awareness
• Leadership and people management
• Client and customer focus
• Performance and results-driven
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Analytical and decision-making capability