PFI Facilities Services Director

  • Job Reference: 5467
  • Date Posted: 29 October 2024
  • Recruiter: 300 North
  • Location: Colchester, Essex, England
  • Salary: £70,000 to £85,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Car allowance +Bonus
  • Sector: Commercial, Contracts & Procurement, Facilities / Estates Management, Other FM jobs, Construction
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

PFI  Facilities Services Director

We have an exciting opportunity for a  skilled PFI Services Director to oversee key aspects of a Hard and Soft Facilities Management  service contract.

The PFI  Services Director will lead service delivery under Hard and Soft FM sub-contracts, working within contract terms and maximizing performance. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role requires attending Board meetings, representing the SPV in high-level discussions with the Client and FM Contractors, and deputising for the CEO when needed.

Summary:

  • Facilities Management contract
  • Salary: up to £85,000 (depending o experience) + £5,000 Car allowance + Generous pension 12.5% (non contrib ) +Generous Discretionary Bonus 
  • Location: Essex
  • PFI experience essential
  • SPV experience – Desirable
  • Opportunity to work from home a day/week

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure Hard and Soft FM Contractors deliver all required services per contract standards.
  • Lead strategic planning for site and service development, adapting to contractual changes.
  • Assist the Finance Director on service-related issues impacting the Payment Mechanism.
  • Monitor and report on service delivery to confirm compliance with PFI contract availability and performance criteria.
  • Oversee Health and Safety compliance across Hard and Soft FM Contractors.
  • Foster proactive relationships with FM Contractors’ senior management to effectively resolve service-related issues.
  • Maintain effective collaboration with the Client’s Contract Management Team (CMT) to support seamless service provision.
  • Lead on Safety, Health, Environmental, and Fire (SHEF) issues, leveraging external resources as needed.
  • Chair meetings related to service and SHEF, preparing reports for compliance monitoring and the CEO.
  • Analyse and report on key data from FM Contractors to verify adherence to contract parameters.
  • Represent the SPV in operational-level management and service-related meetings.
  • Work closely with the onsite executive team to ensure services operate within the Project Agreement, Service Standards, Service Delivery Statements, and Payment Mechanism requirements.
  • Support the General Manager in cost-effective Lifecycle management to meet Project Agreement requirements, including Reactive Maintenance control measures.
  • Address any construction defect issues impacting service delivery in collaboration with the CEO and General Manager.
  • Act as Line Manager to the Services Manager, overseeing workload and performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • At least 5 years in a senior management role, such as Department Head, Director, or Senior Manager, with direct responsibility for PFI Hard and Soft FM services and demonstrated commercial awareness.
  • Knowledge of PFI operations and experience
  • Have worked as an SPV on large complex PFI contracts is desirable
  • Relevant professional qualifications or substantial industry knowledge would be advantageous.
  • Proven experience in business development, managing complex contracts, and engaging with senior stakeholders