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PFI Manager

PFI Asset Manager
Midlands
£65,000 to £75,000 plus bonus 
Facilities Managmnet 
Role Overview

The PFI Manager will oversee the operational management of a portfolio of live PFI projects, ensuring assets and services are delivered in line with contractual, technical and statutory requirements. The role is focused on maintaining strong governance, protecting SPV value and supporting positive, professional relationships with public sector clients.

Working closely with asset management teams, FM providers and technical advisors, the PFI Manager will provide day-to-day oversight across operational workstreams and support wider asset management activities as required.

Key Responsibilities

PFI Operations and Contract Management

Manage the day-to-day performance of PFI contracts across multiple projects.

Monitor compliance with Project Agreements, Management Services Agreements and service specifications.

Oversee FM performance, payment mechanisms, deductions and service failure processes.

Support lifecycle planning and monitor delivery against approved programmes.

Manage variations, ensuring changes are processed in line with contractual requirements.

Identify and manage technical, commercial and compliance risks.

Compliance and Asset Oversight

Ensure statutory, contractual and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.

Oversee fire safety compliance, documentation and remedial actions.

Maintain accurate, audit-ready records, asset data and compliance evidence.

Coordinate with FM providers and advisors to ensure consistency of information.

Stakeholder Management

Act as a key point of contact between Authorities, FM providers, advisors and internal teams.

Lead and attend operational, performance and governance meetings.

Maintain collaborative relationships while appropriately challenging non-compliance or risk.

Site Inspections and Reporting

Undertake regular site inspections to verify asset condition and service delivery.

Ensure quality assurance processes are applied and issues are closed out.

Prepare clear reports and updates for senior stakeholders and investment committees.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Proven experience managing operational PFI or PPP FM contracts.

Strong understanding of PFI contractual structures and payment mechanisms.

Experience overseeing FM performance, lifecycle delivery and compliance.

Sound knowledge of statutory compliance, including fire safety.

Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands.

Desirable

Education or healthcare PFI experience.

Background in asset management, surveying, engineering or facilities management.

Experience working with SPVs, investors or FM providers.

Qualifications

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant built environment or FM discipline