PFI Assistant Commercial Manager

300 North Limited; Penwortham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

300 North Limited is recruiting an Assistant Commercial Manager to support a portfolio of PFI education contracts in the North West. The role is based in Cheshire with hybrid working and occasional travel to school sites across Cheshire, Lancashire and the wider North West.

You will have a strong commercial or Quantity Surveying background, with experience in contract administration, cost management and commercial reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in commercial reporting and cost management.
• Understanding of contractual obligations and change control.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel to sites in the North West.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of a portfolio of PFI contracts.
• Assist with administration and management of contractual obligations.
• Support commercial reporting, cost management and financial performance.
• Assist with contract variations and change control.
• Work with operations to resolve commercial matters.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attend site meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to effective contract management and performance.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract admin

Commercial reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

PFI Assistant Commercial Manager - PFI / Facilities Management

Location: Cheshire (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Sector: PFI / Education / Facilities Management

Assistant Commercial Manager

We are recruiting for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join an established commercial team supporting a portfolio of PFI education contracts across the North West.

This is a newly created position offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional or Quantity Surveyor to develop their career within the PFI and facilities management sector.

Based in Cheshire, the role offers hybrid working, with occasional travel to school sites across Cheshire, Lancashire and the wider North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of a portfolio of PFI contracts.


• Assist with the administration and management of contractual and commercial obligations.


• Support commercial reporting, cost management and financial performance across the portfolio.


• Assist with contract variations, change control and associated commercial processes.


• Work closely with operational teams to identify and resolve commercial and contractual matters.


• Support the identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.


• Liaise with internal stakeholders and attend site meetings as required.


• Contribute to the effective commercial management and performance of the contract

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with a strong commercial or Quantity Surveying background who are looking to develop their experience within PFI and facilities management.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.


• A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.


• Experience of commercial reporting, contract administration and cost management.


• An understanding of contractual obligations, variations and change control.


• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.


• The ability to work collaboratively within an established commercial team.


• Willingness to travel to sites across the North West when required.

Previous PFI experience would be highly advantageous, particularly within education or facilities management. However, candidates with a strong commercial background from other sectors will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary


• Hybrid working arrangements


• Company pension


• Healthcare benefits


• Business travel expenses


• Free on-site parking


• Opportunity to develop within an established commercial team