Commercial Manager (PFI / Facilities Management)

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.

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