PFI Contract Assurance & Handback Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | South East |
| Area | United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Facilities Management |
| Salary | £70k - 75k per year |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Theresa Lamarque |
| Job Ref | 6343 |
- Description
PFI Contract Assurance & Handback Manager
Location: South East
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000
Sector: PFI / PPP / Contract Compliance/ Facilities ManagementWe are recruiting for an experienced PFI Contract Assurance & Handback Manager in the South East
This is a specialist opportunity for someone with strong PFI contractual and commercial knowledge to play a key role in managing contractual obligations, mitigating risk and supporting the successful handback of PFI assets.
The role requires someone who can confidently interpret complex contractual arrangements, challenge technical and commercial findings, and provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage contractual assurance, governance and compliance activities, with a particular focus on PFI expiry and handback.
Provide specialist guidance on Project Agreements, Facilities Managment subcontracts and associated contractual obligations.
Review and challenge asset condition surveys, lifecycle assessments and technical findings to identify compliance gaps and potential liabilities.
Interpret contractual responsibilities and determine the allocation of risk and liabilities between contracting parties.
Identify contractual, commercial and technical risks and recommend appropriate actions.
Work closely with operational, technical, commercial and surveying teams to address compliance issues and develop improvement plans.
Monitor contractual performance, including SLAs, KPIs, payment mechanisms, deductions and non-conformances.
Review lifecycle submissions, variations and commercial proposals to ensure contractual compliance.
Support contractual negotiations and discussions with clients, stakeholders and external advisers.
Experience & Requirements
Extensive experience working within PFI/PPP contracts, within facilities managmnet contracts or SPV management
Strong contractual knowledge and commercial judgement, combined with sufficient technical understanding
Thorough understanding of PFI contractual structures, governance, obligations and risk allocation.
Experience interpreting complex contractual documentation, including Project Agreements and associated subcontracts.
Knowledge of lifecycle obligations, asset condition assessments, contractual compliance and performance management.
Ability to review and challenge technical and commercial information and develop well-supported contractual positions.
Experience identifying and managing contractual risks, resolving disputes or challenging potential liabilities.
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
This opportunity may suit individuals currently working as a:
PFI Commercial Manager, PFI Handback or Expiry Manager, Technical Assurance Manager, PFI Asset Manager, Lifecycle Manager, SPV/SPC Manager or in a similar specialist position.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Theresa Lamarque at 300 North Recruitment theresa@300nr.co.uk
