- Lead the management and monitoring of PFI and other service contracts.
- Oversee contract budgets including forecasting, expenditure tracking, reporting, and invoice management.
- Ensure contract performance meets statutory, regulatory, and service level requirements.
- Deliver capital projects from planning through to commissioning in line with NHS and statutory guidance.
- Conduct property inspections and risk assessments; ensure environmental and service compliance.
- Develop and maintain contract management systems and performance frameworks.
- Manage project teams, external consultants, and multidisciplinary contractors.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and external regulatory bodies.
- Support audit processes and manage action plans from findings.
- Line manage staff within your area, ensuring professional development and compliance.
- Degree or HNC in Building/Engineering, Estates Management, or equivalent relevant discipline.
- Substantial experience in estates and facilities management, ideally within the NHS or a healthcare setting.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale contracts (including PFI) and complex capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of building compliance, statutory regulations, and risk management.
- Demonstrable budget management and financial forecasting experience.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High-level IT proficiency including use of performance and financial reporting systems.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
- Experience working in mental health settings.
- Knowledge of NHS Private Finance Initiative contracts.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on live healthcare sites.
- A vital role in supporting critical healthcare infrastructure.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A collaborative working environment with a supportive management team.
- Access to NHS pension and employee benefits schemes.