Overview
PFI Exit Manager – Armada PFI, Mitie Defence
Location: Armada PFI – Mitie Defence
Reporting to: Armada Account Director
Contract Type: Full-time
Join Mitie Defence and help shape the future of service delivery for the Royal Navy. We are looking for a strategic and dynamic PFI Exit Manager to lead the transition of the Armada PFI contract. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the most significant phases of the contract lifecycle—ensuring a smooth, compliant, and value-driven exit that supports the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and protects Mitie\'s reputation.
About Mitie Defence – Armada PFI
At Mitie, we deliver the exceptional every day. Our purpose is to create amazing work environments through expertise, care, technology, and insight. We\'re proud to be a trusted partner to the MOD, delivering critical services that support national defence.
What You\'ll Be Doing
As PFI Exit Manager, you\'ll lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the exit strategy for the Armada PFI contract. Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Planning & Governance
* Develop and implement a comprehensive exit strategy aligned with MOD and Cabinet Office guidance.
* Lead cross-functional working groups across legal, commercial, technical, and operational domains.
* Manage key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
Contractual & Commercial Oversight
* Interpret and manage handback provisions and lifecycle obligations.
* Work with legal and commercial teams to assess risks and opportunities.
* Ensure all obligations are met and documented to protect Mitie\'s position.
Asset & Service Transition
* Oversee technical due diligence and handback readiness.
* Coordinate with FM operations and MOD stakeholders to ensure service continuity.
* Develop detailed transition and mobilisation plans.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary contact for MOD, SPV, and internal teams.
* Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and governance forums.
* Represent Mitie in strategic discussions and audits.
Risk & Performance Management
* Maintain a comprehensive risk register and mitigation plan.
* Monitor progress against KPIs, timelines, and budgets.
* Capture lessons learned to inform future transitions.
What We\'re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience managing PFI contracts, ideally including expiry or transition phases.
* Eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
* Strong understanding of PPP models, contract law, and lifecycle obligations.
* Project/programme management experience in secure or defence environments.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Familiarity with Cabinet Office and IPA guidance on PFI expiry.
* Professional qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, RICS, IWFM, CIPS).
* Experience with SPVs or FM providers.
* Strong financial acumen and IT proficiency.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. You can access expert advice by video or phone without leaving your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, including features like accessing earned pay before payday for a small fee and competitive loans.
When you join us, you\'ll receive a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days of holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment, or buy technology products at affordable cost. There are many choices!
We provide access to high street discounts via MiDeals, a cycle-to-work scheme, and life cover of up to four times your salary. Enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (potentially including free shares) are also available.
We award Mitie Stars to recognize hard work, with monthly cash prizes and a potential top prize of £10,000 at year end.
Our success is driven by our people. We offer diverse training and development opportunities through a wide range of learning resources. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and accessible processes. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email jess.mercel@mitie.com.
Since 1987, Mitie has 76,000 employees delivering to clients globally. We are the UK\'s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving banking, critical government sites, hospitals, and schools.
Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
We look forward to your application.
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