PFI Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in London is seeking a PFI Operations Manager for a temporary contract. You will take full operational control of PFI contracts, ensuring KPIs are met and managing a team effectively. The ideal candidate will have strong financial skills, experience with major contracts, and relevant certifications. This role offers significant accountability and the potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of PFI contracts in the region.
• Leading the delivery of Hard & Soft FM services.
• Acting as the senior client interface with public sector partners.

Skills

Managing PFI contracts

Financial reporting

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

Education

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification

Tools

Excel

CAFM

Job description

Overview

PFI Operations Manager - Total Facilities Management, North London. This is a temporary contract (3-4 months), paying circa £400 a day (umbrella). There is potential for extension or a move into a permanent role for the right person. You will be stepping into a senior leadership role where you effectively run your own mini business unit, taking full operational, commercial and financial responsibility for your area. The five regions together represent around £20m turnover, with significant growth potential.

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.