PFI Operations Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London seeks an experienced PFI Operations Manager to take charge of a substantial portfolio. You'll be responsible for PFI contract management with full operational, commercial, and financial responsibility. The role offers a contract of 3–4 months, with a daily rate of around £400, and potential for extension or a permanent position. This is an opportunity to showcase your operational strength and commercial acumen in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in PFI/PPP contracts in Health, Education, or Local Authority settings.
• Strong commercial and financial skills, including P&L accountability.
• Proven record of delivering contract wins and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of PFI contracts, including P&L responsibility.
• Lead delivery of Hard & Soft FM services, ensuring KPIs are met.
• Act as senior client interface, building relationships with partners.

Skills

Running major PFI/PPP contracts

Budget control

Contract negotiations

Leading teams in complex environments

Financial reporting

Education

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification

Tools

Excel

CAFM

Job description

PFI Operations Manager – Total Facilities Management

Overview

North London

You’ll be stepping into a senior leadership role where you’ll effectively run your own mini business unit. The five regions together represent around £20m turnover, with significant growth potential, and you’ll take full operational, commercial and financial responsibility for your area.

This is a temporary contract (3–4 months), paying circa £400 a day (umbrella). There is also the potential for extension or a move into a permanent role for the right person.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking full ownership of PFI contracts in your region, including P&L responsibility.
• Leading the delivery of Hard & Soft FM services, making sure KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved.
• Acting as the senior client interface, building strong relationships with public sector partners and SPVs.
• Driving performance improvement, compliance, and risk management while protecting profitability.
• Leading and developing contract managers, ensuring your team performs at a high level.
• Supporting tendering and solution design as a subject matter expert.

What you’ll bring

• Experience of running major PFI/PPP contracts in Health, Education, or Local Authority settings.
• Strong commercial and financial skills, including budget control, P&L accountability, and contract negotiations.
• A proven record of delivering contract wins and driving growth.
• The ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams in complex environments.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification, with a solid grasp of statutory compliance.
• Confidence with financial reporting and systems (Excel, CAFM, etc.).

Why this role?

You’ll get the chance to step into a big role quickly — running a sizeable portfolio with full accountability. If you’re commercially sharp, operationally strong, and ready to prove you can deliver at scale, this is your opportunity.

Apply now and take charge of a high-value portfolio on a contract that puts you in the driving seat from day one — with potential to extend or go permanent.