Overview
Position: Operations Manager
Location/Region: Bristol
Salary Range: £50,000 - £59,000
RGsetsquare recruitment is working with FM Companies who are responsible for managing a mixture of reactive and planned maintenance contracts across UK. We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-profile Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract across Avon & Somerset. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in PFI contract management, who can confidently navigate the complexities of compliance, lifecycle planning, and stakeholder engagement within a public sector environment. You'll lead a team of up to 20, ensuring operational excellence and contractual performance across three critical sites.
What you will do
* Lead the delivery of a multi-site PFI contract, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations and lifecycle planning
* Oversee budgets, service delivery, and performance across three sites, with a focus on long-term value and sustainability
* Support and develop Site Managers, ensuring statutory compliance and client satisfaction
* Manage supplier relationships and ensure contract KPIs and SLAs are met
* Ensure health and safety standards are met across all sites
* Plan and deliver annual work schedules and long-term lifecycle plans
* Lead monthly client meetings and performance reviews
* Promote a culture of compliance, governance, and customer-centric service
* Analyse contract performance and cascade insights to site teams
* Conduct performance and development reviews and support staff wellbeing
* Drive continuous improvement and sustainability
What you will bring
* Minimum 2 - 3 years' experience managing PFI contracts, ideally within the public sector
* Proven leadership in complex, multi-site operations with strong stakeholder engagement skills
* Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver results
* Technical or FM qualifications (IWFM, NEBOSH preferred)
* Resilience, decision-making ability, and a customer-focused mindset
This is starting as soon as possible and is not freelance. It is not self employed. It is a permanent and secure role available for the right person as soon as possible.
Please feel free to apply directly via this advert. Your application will be sent to Rishabh Srivastava ((url removed)) directly who will be in touch shortly. Or, feel free to call Rishabh directly on (phone number removed).
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