Thomas Search is delighted to be partnering with a leading estate management organisation to recruit for an PFI Commercial & Compliance Manager. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a client-side team managing a large and diverse portfolio of assets across a wide geographic area.Key Purpose of RoleAs Commercial & Compliance Manager you will enhance commercial efficiency, ensure strong adherence to contractual and assurance processes, assist with risk management, and support the fulfilment of the company commercial obligations.
* Provide high quality commercial, administrative and governance support to the Senior Leadership Team.
* Support operational and compliance assurance activities of the SPV.
* Performance monitoring and commercial oversight of the PFI project against contract deliverables.
Commercial Support
* Assist the Head of Commercial in preparing commercial reports, briefings, and recommendations for the Executive
* Support the development, implementation and maintenance of commercial policies and procedures
* Conduct data gathering, analysis and preparation of commercial documentation to support decision making
* Assist in the administration of insurance renewals, claims processes, and associated documentation
* Maintain clear document and version control for commercial files and contract documentation
* Support negotiations with suppliers, advisors, and other external stakeholders by preparing materials, maintaining logs, and tracking actions
* Support the Head of Commercial on contractual matters or broader commercial aspects of the SPV business Contract and Assurance Management
* Monitor FM performance against contractual PIs and service standards
Contract & Assurance Management
* Support the FM Assurance Manager in auditing FM systems, processes and quality management arrangements
* Conduct systematic evaluation of audit evidence to support compliance monitoring and hand back readiness
* Validate service scoring and identify areas where performance should be challenged
* Review non-compliance and audit observations; record, track and follow-up corrective actions to resolution
* Work with Finance colleagues to review the UP process, validating payments, performance deductions and service variations
* Evidence and maintain clear audit trail in preparation for third party audits
* Support the Construction Assurance Manager in reviewing specification and quality of construction activities against the Contractor’s proposals
General
* Review and maintain contract documentation, registers, trackers, and commercial databases to ensure accuracy and readiness for assurance activities
* Prepare presentation materials, dashboards, and reporting packs for SMT and Executive meetings
* Provide clear, evidence-based reporting to the SMT and Executive
* Contribute to the development of improved systems for contract management, assurance, reporting, and commercial governance
* Liaise with internal teams including Construction, FM assurance, Lifecycle, and Finance to gather information and ensure alignment
* Uphold Company Vision and Values in all activities
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or equivalent in Business, Law, Commercial Management, or related field
* Experience supporting commercial, procurement, legal or contractual functions
* Understanding of performance monitoring and auditing
* Knowledge of Quality management systems
* Experience supporting public-sector clients or regulated industries
* Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills
* Exposure to PPP/PFI contracts or long-term structured contractual environments (Desirable)
* Understanding of infrastructure, construction, or FM services (Desirable)
* Strong ICT skills
* Ability to obtain MoD SC clearance within 3 months
* Full driving licence