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Kajima is a successful investment and development company based in central London, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kajima Corporation of Japan. Active directly as investor and developer across London and the UK, and through operating partnerships in the UK and Europe across multiple sectors, Kajima is a value-add business with a focus on quality rather than quantity, which seeks to actively improve and enhance shareholder returns.
Kajima Partnerships is a leading PFI/PPP investor and asset manager specialising in health, education and civic public sector assets. Together with Kajima Properties Europe, and Kajima Community, who promote the meantime use of underused civic and public facilities, they form the bedrock of the Kajima Corporation’s business in the UK and Europe.
We currently have a vacancy for a PFI General Manager to join our Asset Operations team at Kajima Partnerships Ltd.
The role would suit an astute, people-focused candidate with genuine enjoyment of team working and problem solving in complex environments. Our Asset Managers sit on the SPV board as statutory directors. They should have an excellent eye for detail and report writing skills, be confident and capable with sharing and presenting information. The role will be home based with some travel required to the asset sites. The job holder will ideally live in the Nottingham/Leicester/Peterborough Area.
The main responsibilities will include:
1. Ensure that Kajima Partnerships Limited is meeting its obligations under its Management Services Agreement with the Project Company, bringing any actual or potential non-compliance to the attention of the Head of PPP Asset Management.
2. Ensure the delivery of and compliance with all obligations of the Project Agreement, Project finance documents and associated contract documents on behalf of the Project Company.
3. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Project Agreement, Schedules to the Agreement and associated Service Provider sub-contracts.
4. Ensure effective liaison with the Board and Funders as required by the Project Agreement and Project Finance Documents.
5. In conjunction with the Company Secretary, ensure that Board meetings and proceedings are properly managed and recorded as required by the Project Agreement.
6. Manage the commercial and financial aspects of projects.
7. Oversee operational management of projects.
8. Manage service performance.
9. Fulfill commercial responsibilities and serve as a board Director for the Project Co.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
* Proven experience working with complex Project Agreements in PFI projects or similar environments.
* Good understanding of the funding and contractual structure of PFI projects.
* Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders such as Project Company Boards, funders/lenders, sub-contractors, and public sector bodies at a senior level.
* Experience in managing performance monitoring regimes for both Hard and Soft FM.
* Experience working with detailed contractual and legal documents and ensuring compliance.
* Ability to advise on key risk management matters.
* Experience in implementing and updating systems to manage contractual matters and ensure compliance.
* Ability to analyze information from various sources to form cohesive risk assessments.
* Skill in managing potential and actual disputes to minimize project risk.
* Experience applying value-for-money principles to PFI lifecycle expenditure.
* Ability to identify key information and report it promptly and appropriately.
* Leadership and team management skills, both for direct reports and in inter-agency settings.
* Proven ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
* Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, promoting project interests.
* Commitment to continuous professional and personal development, staying updated on legislative changes.
In Return
This role offers great career prospects in a progressive and ambitious company. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, and enjoyment of work. We provide competitive pay and benefits. Our head office is located in London.
Kajima is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment regardless of sex, disability, religious belief, marital status, color, race, age, or ethnicity.
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