Title: Commercial Manager (PFI / Facilities Management)
Location: Edinburgh (site-based)
Salary:£65,000 - £70,000 + Car/Allowance (£5,200) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Role Overview
We’re supporting a leading facilities management provider in the appointment of a Commercial Manager / Operations Manager to take a pivotal role in the successful handback and transition of a major PFI healthcare contract in Edinburgh. This is a high-impact leadership position at a critical stage of the contract lifecycle. You’ll take full ownership of the commercial, operational, and strategic delivery of the contract close-out, ensuring a compliant, risk‑managed, and commercially robust transition.
The Role
Reporting into the Account Director, you will act as the single point of accountability for all handback and transition activities across a complex, live healthcare environment. Youll be responsible for protecting commercial interests while maintaining operational continuity and stakeholder confidence throughout the transition process.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the end‑to‑end handback and transition strategy, ensuring delivery against contractual milestones
* Managing commercial negotiations, contract interpretation, claims, and final account settlement
* Overseeing asset condition, lifecycle compliance, and remediation programmes
* Ensuring a smooth operational transition, including workforce (TUPE) planning and service continuity
* Acting as the key interface with senior stakeholders, advisors, and client representatives
* Managing risk across commercial, operational, legal, and reputational areas
* Delivering a complete and compliant handback data and documentation pack
* Driving governance, reporting, and assurance throughout the transition
Experience & Qualifications
* Significant experience in commercial or operational management within FM, infrastructure, or construction
* Strong knowledge of PFI / PPP contracts, particularly end‑of‑term or transition phases
* Proven experience in commercial negotiations, dispute resolution, and contract management
* Good technical understanding of building services, M&E, and compliance in complex environments (healthcare experience beneficial)
* Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and stakeholders
* Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
* Degree‑qualified (or equivalent experience), with professional accreditation (e.g. IWFM, RICS) desirable
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus
* Company car or allowance
* Private medical insurance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
* Life assurance
* Discounts, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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