Commercial Manager
- Birmingham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the commercial strategy for PFI contracts, ensuring profitability and compliance
- Manage the full commercial lifecycle of PFI contracts from tender to delivery
- Negotiate and review contract terms, variations, and extensions
- Monitor financial performance of projects against targets and KPIs
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with stakeholders in PFI environments
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks within PFI projects
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all PFI projects
- Lead commercial teams in the preparation of monthly performance reports
- Support the resolution of contractual disputes and payment issues
- Work with operational teams to ensure service delivery meets contractual requirements
- Proven experience in commercial management within PFI/PPP contracts
- Strong understanding of facilities management service delivery and commercial models
- Experience with contract negotiation and management in complex environments
- Financial acumen with ability to analyze P&L statements and forecast financial performance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements for PFI contracts
- Experience with contract governance and change management processes
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline (Business, Finance, Construction, Facilities Management)
- Professional membership of a relevant body (RICS, CIOB, etc.) is desirable
- Experience with contract management software and reporting systems
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Commercial focus with attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strategic thinker with practical implementation skills
- Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and managing risks