Construction Liaison Manager

Construction Liaison Manager

Edinburgh

Fixed Term Contract ( 9 months)

£50K pro rata

My client is looking for a PFI Project Manager to join their business for a fixed term contract of 9 months. You will provide oversight and leadership to the Works activities of all parties; seeking to ensure that the obligations and timescales set out in the Project Agreement and Project Documents are met in a timely and cost effective manner.

The Role

• Review and audit the activities of the construction parties, reporting to the General Manager on their performance and highlighting areas requiring improvement.
• Provide proposed corrective actions for areas requiring improvement and monitor their implementation.
• Establish a comprehensive programme of Works-related meetings with agreed agendas, attendees and chair responsibilities.
• Provide leadership to the delivery of Project Companies health & safety policy and strategies in relation to all construction matters.
• Ensure that the Works are managed safely by the Sub-contractor and that the scheme designed and delivered is safe in operation over the concession period. Report on any and all deficiencies.
• Ensure that a robust sign-off procedure and process operates between all relevant parties involved in the design and construction process.
• Liaise with the Lenders and their Technical Advisers.
• Liaise with the Independent Tester.
• Have a programme of inspections that aligns with the construction programme.
• Ensure the Independent Tester Issues the relevant handover certificate(s) and/or practical completion certificate(s).
• Liaise with the insurers.
• Monitor the interface between the Works, the general public, neighbours, visitors and hospital staff and help resolve any issues of concern.
• Manage the interim valuation and payment process.
• To act at all times in the best interests of the Project Company whilst fulfilling the Company's contractual obligations to all parties.

Qualifications & Experience

• A professional qualification in management or a related discipline, to degree level or equivalent
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proven experience working in PFI projects in a complex healthcare or similar complex environment during construction phase(s) -
• Working to complex Project Agreements
• Good general understanding of the funding and contractual structure of PFI projects
• Managing relationships with Project Co Board, funders/lenders, technical advisors, construction contractors and the Health Board at a senior/Board level
• Working with detailed contractual/statutory/legal documents and ensuring compliance
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to other parties on key risk management matters
• Experience of implementing, monitoring and updating systems and processes to manage complex contractual matters to ensure compliance with rights and obligations
• Demonstrated proactive management of complex contractual issues and relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage potential and actual disputes to minimise risk to the SPV.

If you are interested in this role, please apply immediately.