Schools Pfi Expiry Project Manager

your Jared; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Local Authority is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead the planning and delivery of the Schools PFI expiry programme in Southampton. You will manage commercial risk, coordinate asset inspections and handovers, and maintain strong governance with SPV partners, government representatives and advisers.

This six-month fixed-term contract offers a demanding role in local government, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, PRINCE2/APM MSP qualifications, and clear, high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement or complex programmes.
• Experience delivering large or complex projects from planning through delivery.
• Strong knowledge of PFI contracts and their commercial requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of the Schools PFI contract expiry programme.
• Develop a comprehensive expiry plan with key milestones.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, SPV partners, government reps and advisors.
• Translate contractual obligations into practical exit and handover plans.
• Coordinate asset inspections, technical surveys and service handover activities.
• Oversee governance, commercial risk and change control throughout the programme.
• Provide updates and high-quality reports to senior stakeholders.
• Share lessons learned to inform other Council programmes.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Exit planning

Education

PRINCE2

APM PMQ

MSP or equivalent

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Schools Pfi Expiry Project Manager

Salary: £24- £31 / Hour
Job type: Long Term Contract
Location: Southampton

Interim Schools PFI Expiry Project Manager

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract / Interim Assignment

Southwest Local Authority

Are you an experienced project or contract manager with expertise in PFI contracts, commercial management or complex programme delivery? We're looking for an experienced professional to lead the planning and delivery of a critical Schools PFI contract expiry programme on behalf of a forward-thinking local authority.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the successful transition and expiry of a major Schools PFI contract, protecting service continuity, managing commercial risk and delivering value for the Council and its communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning and delivery of the Schools PFI contract expiry programme.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive expiry plan and ensuring delivery against key milestones.
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders, SPV partners, government representatives and professional advisors.
• Interpreting contractual obligations and translating these into practical exit and handover plans.
• Coordinating asset inspections, technical surveys and service handover activities.
• Managing commercial risks, governance and change control throughout the programme.
• Overseeing the ongoing commercial and performance management of the Schools PFI contract.
• Producing high-quality reports and providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting wider PFI expiry planning by sharing lessons learned and best practice across other Council programmes.

• Significant experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement or complex programme delivery.
• Experience managing large-scale or complex projects from planning through to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of PFI contracts and their operational and commercial requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level.
• Experience interpreting complex contractual documentation and managing commercial risk.
• Strong understanding of facilities management, statutory compliance and asset management.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience delivering PFI contract expiry or transition programmes.
• Public sector or local government experience.
• Professional project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent.
• Commercial or legal contract management experience.