Commercial Lead – PFI Replacement Team

Government Commercial Function; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 79,200; Full time

Job summary

The Government Commercial Function seeks a Commercial Lead for the PFI Replacement Team. This pivotal role involves providing operational leadership in managing the replacement of key PFI contracts, engaging with various stakeholders, and contributing significantly to Defence Infrastructure. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires a candidate passionate about empowering teams to deliver effective supply chain solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational leadership within commercial frameworks.
• Understanding of supply chain management and contract procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the PFI Replacement Team.
• Manage the planning, procurement, and contracting processes.

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Department: MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Salary: £72,000 - £79,200 + GCO Pension, GCO Terms. Up to 15% performance-related-pay available on accreditation.

Locations: Glasgow G2 8EX, Andover SP11 8HJ, Whittington (Lichfield) WS14 9TJ and Wyton PE28 2EA.

Regular travel between the locations stated above and other MOD locations will be required.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) provides the infrastructure which supports the ability for this country’s Defence operation to live, work and train in the UK and abroad. Our teams play a key role in delivering the UK’s Defence objectives and are responsible for a land mass which represents 2% of the entire UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial professional to help shape the future of Defence Infrastructure. The right candidate will be interested in empowering a Commercial team to deliver great supply chains to deliver across the Estate.

Our commercial teams manage approximately 300 contracts at any one time with a total value of £25BN+. This huge scale means that we link closely into MOD and Government commercial networks and best practice via the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO).

Job Description

DIO Commercial manages a number of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts on behalf of the Front Line Commands. Many of these contracts expire in the next few years and cannot be extended, making this a critical moment to design and deliver their replacements.

DIO are looking for the role holder to provide operational leadership to the team overseeing these replacements. You will be accountable for the planning, procurement and contracting of complex arrangements, with specific emphasis on hard and soft FM, ancillary services and construction.The role will engage with and seek to elicit support from a number of stakeholders, including Front Line Commands, DIO project delivery teams, other Government departments and wider industry and supply chain partners.

At DIO you'll be joining in a diverse, challenging and rewarding organisation, which offers excellent scope for career and personal development.

For further information on this role, who we are looking for and how to apply - please click on the 'Apply Now' Link and download the candidate information pack.

Closing date for applications: 11:55 pm 26th June 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Purchasing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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