We are working with a leading provider of FM, Projects and Consultancy services to appoint a Contract Director. You will lead the commercial, contractual, and operational management of a complex Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract. This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of long-term service delivery agreements within a regulated environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring contractual compliance, driving performance improvements, managing risk, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, SPV partners, and service providers.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the PFI contract lifecycle
* Act as the senior point of contact for the Authority, SPV, FM providers, and key subcontractors
* Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, KPIs, and service standards
* Lead contract reviews, change control processes, and variation negotiations
* Identify and mitigate commercial, legal, and operational risks
* Drive performance improvement initiatives and ensure value for money outcomes
* Manage governance reporting, audits, and contractual documentation
* Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and payment mechanisms
* Support dispute resolution and claims management where required
* Lead and develop a multidisciplinary contract management team
About You
You are a commercially astute and confident leader with proven experience managing large-scale PFI or PPP contracts. You combine strategic thinking with operational discipline and can navigate complex stakeholder environments with credibility and tact.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Significant experience in a Contract Director / Senior Contract Manager role within a PFI/PPP environment
* Strong knowledge of PFI contract structures, payment mechanisms, and performance regimes
* Proven track record in stakeholder engagement across public and private sector organisations
* Experience managing contractual change, disputes, and commercial negotiations
* Strong financial acumen, including budget management and performance reporting
* Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively
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