Here at Ridge, we are pioneers in the Built Environment Consultancy industry where we continually expand our expertise and nurture our talent with a focus on quality, innovation and growth. We are therefore expanding our horizons by establishing a new and exciting discipline focused on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects. Our mission is to deliver strategic insights and solutions that drive successful project outcomes and create lasting value.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic PFI Advice Manager to lead our efforts in providing expert advice throughout the lifecycle of PFI and PPP projects. This role is crucial in shaping our strategic direction and ensuring our clients receive top-notch guidance that aligns with their project goals and objectives.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
Support the delivery advice on PFI/PPP projects, either independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help solve complex public sector challenges, ensuring best practices are followed
Build strong relationships with clients (both public and private sector and intermediaries) and navigate stakeholder environments
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess project feasibility, risks, and financial implications.
Work across PFI/PPP project lifecycles - from dealing with contract management and operational issues, expiry/termination and subsequent transitional arrangements
Conduct thorough market analysis and stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices
Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for stakeholders, clearly communicating complex information and recommendations.
Identifying new opportunities, writing proposals, and supporting the growth of the team
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
Proven experience in PFI/PPP projects with a track record of delivering or working on complex PFI/PPP projects including variations, dispute resolution and operational contract management, ideally in a range of sectors
Knowledge of sector-specific legislation and NISTA PFI guidance
Strong commercial understanding of public-private contracting, particularly standard PFI contract terms
Understanding of the public sector context their current challenges and future aspirations
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
A track record of effective delivery within or alongside the public sectorin a technical, financial or commercial field
Excellent written and communication skills will be essential along with the ability to produce business cases, strategic reports, or similar deliverablesand the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary project teams
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