PFI General Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and development company in the UK is seeking a PFI General Manager to enhance asset management and ensure compliance with project agreements. The role involves overseeing operational aspects, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving performance in PFI projects. This home-based position requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills and offers competitive pay and career prospects in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative and enjoyable work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience with complex Project Agreements in PFI projects.
• Strong understanding of PFI project funding and contractual structures.
• Excellent relationship management with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Management Services Agreement obligations.
• Oversee commercial management and service performance of projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage Board meetings.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Reporting

Risk management

Problem-solving

Job description

Kajima is a successful investment and development company based in central London, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kajima Corporation of Japan. Active directly as an investor and developer across London and the UK, and through operating partnerships in the UK and Europe across multiple sectors, Kajima is a value-add business focused on quality rather than quantity, aiming to actively improve and enhance shareholder returns.

Kajima Partnerships is a leading PFI/PPP investor and asset manager specializing in health, education, and civic public sector assets. Together with Kajima Properties Europe and Kajima Community, which promote the meantime use of underused civic and public facilities, they form the core of the Kajima Corporation’s business in the UK and Europe.

We currently have a vacancy for a PFI General Manager to join our Asset Operations team at Kajima Partnerships Ltd.

The role would suit an astute, people-focused candidate with a genuine enjoyment of teamwork and problem solving in complex environments. Our Asset Managers sit on the SPV board as statutory directors. They should have an excellent eye for detail and report writing skills, be confident and capable in sharing and presenting information. The role is home-based with some travel required to asset sites. The ideal candidate will reside in the Nottingham, Leicester, or Peterborough area.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring Kajima Partnerships Limited meets its obligations under its Management Services Agreement with the Project Company, and addressing any non-compliance issues.
2. Ensuring delivery of and compliance with all obligations of the Project Agreement, Project finance documents, and related contracts.
3. Maintaining a thorough understanding of the Project Agreement, its schedules, and associated sub-contracts.
4. Effective liaison with the Board and Funders as required by the agreements.
5. Managing Board meetings and proceedings in conjunction with the Company Secretary.
6. Overseeing commercial and financial management of projects.
7. Managing operational aspects of projects.
8. Managing service performance.
9. Serving as a board director for the Project Co., handling commercial responsibilities.

Qualifications and experience required:

1. Proven experience with complex Project Agreements in PFI projects or similar environments.
2. Good understanding of the funding and contractual structure of PFI projects.
3. Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders, including Project Company Boards, funders/lenders, subcontractors, and public sector bodies.
4. Experience with performance monitoring regimes for FM services.
5. Experience working with detailed contractual and legal documents ensuring compliance.
6. Ability to provide advice on risk management and interpret complex information for risk assessments.
7. Experience in managing disputes to minimize project risk.
8. Knowledge of value-for-money principles in PFI lifecycle expenditure.
9. Strong reporting skills and ability to identify key information.
10. Leadership and team management experience, both internally and across agencies.
11. Ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
12. Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and promote project interests.
13. Commitment to ongoing professional development and legislative updates.

In return

This role offers great career prospects within a progressive and ambitious company. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and enjoyment in our work. We provide competitive pay and benefits. Our head office is based in London.

Kajima is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment regardless of sex, disability, religion, marital status, race, or age.