PFI Expiry Lead

Serco Limited; Wishaw CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company is seeking a PFI Expiry Lead to strategically oversee the expiry process of the Private Finance Initiative contract at healthcare facilities. The candidate will manage compliance, stakeholder engagement, and risk management to ensure a seamless transition and maintain high standards of patient care. A strong background in estates management, contract frameworks, and leadership skills are essential for this permanent, full-time position in Wishaw.

Benefits

Company car or cash alternative

Company bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support and benefits

Employee discounts across retailers

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Strong understanding of PFI contractual frameworks and expiry processes is essential.
• Significant experience in estates/facilities management within healthcare needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of PFI expiry activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage operational transitions.
• Engage with stakeholders and oversee risk management processes.

Skills

Understanding of PFI contractual frameworks

Estates/facilities management experience

Stakeholder engagement skills

Commercial and financial acumen

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Risk management and compliance

Analytical capability

Resilience under pressure

Education

Degree in Estates Management or related discipline

Professional membership (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB)

Project management certification

Job description

PFI Expiry Lead

Up to £80,00 per annum plus company car or allowance, Company bonus and private medical cover

Covering University of Wishaw and Langlands Hospital (3-4 days Wishaw/ 1 day at Langlands)

Permanent/ Full time

Join Us at Serco as a Strategic Leader in Healthcare Transformation

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of activities associated with the expiry of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract for our hospitals. This pivotal role ensures compliance with contractual obligations, safeguards organisational interests, and secures a seamless transition to post-PFI arrangements – all while maintaining continuity of patient care and operational services.

As part of our team, you will deliver a service that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations by effectively and efficiently fulfilling Service Level Agreements and contractual commitments. Your expertise will contribute to the financial success and ongoing growth of the services provided under the Serco contract, ensuring operational excellence and compliance at every stage.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare delivery.

Main Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the PFI Expiry strategy aligned with NHS Scotland guidance and local objectives
• Act as the senior point of contact for all matters relating to PFI expiry, engaging with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external advisors

Contractual Compliance & Risk Management

• Interpret and apply PFI contract terms to ensure compliance during the Expiry process
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with asset condition, lifecycle obligations, and service continuity
• Oversee dispute resolution and negotiation where required

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Oversee the delivery of asset condition survey outputs and ensure maintenance works are completed to contractual standards
• Coordinate technical due diligence and validation of contractor obligations
• Ensure estates, facilities, and clinical teams are prepared for operational changes post-expiry.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Chair Expiry working groups and report progress to senior leadership and governance boards. Liaise with all external parties associated with Expiry; Scottish Government, NHS boards, legal advisors, and auditors to ensure transparency and compliance
• Monitor financial implications of Expiry activities, including residual value assessments and settlement agreements
• Support development of future operating models and procurement strategies for post-PFI service delivery

What you'll need to do the role

• Full driving licence
• Able to pass PGV Clearance
• Strong understanding of PFI contractual frameworks and expiry processes
• Significant experience in estates/facilities management within healthcare or large-scale infrastructure
• Experience in stakeholder engagement at senior levels
• In-depth knowledge of PFI contracts, lifecycle obligations, and asset management
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to interpret technical reports and legal documentation
• Competent in risk management and compliance assurance
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure

Desirable

• Degree in Estates Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional membership (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, IWFM)
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)
• Proven track record of managing complex project delivery, contractual transitions or Expiry projects
• Previous involvement in PFI expiry or similar contractual Expiry in the public sector.
• Experience of working within NHS Scotland governance frameworks.
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Strong communicator and influencer across multiple stakeholder groups
• Commitment to NHS values and patient‑centred service delivery

What we offer

• Company car or cash alternative
• Company bonus
• Private Medical cover
• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme