PFI Contract Manager (Tram) at Nottingham City Council

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

49282.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PFI Contract Management, Contractual Negotiations, Project Management, Statistical Data Interpretation, Technical Reporting, Transportation Planning, Legislative Framework Knowledge, Stakeholder Communication, Audit Procedures, Commercial Negotiation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hrs per week Worker Type: Hybrid Worker Salary: Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) ‘pro rata for part-time’ - pay award pending Location: East Croft Depot, London Road, NG2 3AH We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. * You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/ncc/pages/1004]. About the Role The role is based in the PFI team which forms part of Residents Services within the CERS Department. The prime function of the role is to manage the Tram contract on behalf of the Authority which is operated through a Private Finance Initiative. The postholder will be responsible for liaising with various departments within the Authority to provide responses to contract queries as well as responding to planning requests received from developments along the Tram route. There may be exciting opportunities to become involved in any future extension to the tram network. In addition, the successful applicant will be the main contact for appropriate Committee meetings and be responsible for addressing queries from Council Members and the general public on tram related matters. About You The ideal candidate will have: · A knowledge of the operational aspects of the PFI Contracts or similar long term contracts and audit procedures . An understanding of Tram systems is desirable. · Be highly numerate and literate to produce written reports and interpret statistical data. · Ability to conduct contractual negotiations of a commercial and/or technical nature, and to resolve issues that arise. · Knowledge of the planning and legislative framework for transportation projects, including light rail. · Knowledge and experience of recognised project management methods and techniques. · Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information orally and in writing in a clear and precise manner. - This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role. You can find the job description for this post here [https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/media/vmud3kmn/7631-pfi-contract-manager-tram.docx]. At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/ncc/pages/1014] for applicants page. For informal enquiries please contact Martin Williams, Commercial & Governance Manager, by telephone on 07802 378684 or by email at martin.williams@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. Closing Date: 5th June 2026 Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 15 June If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support] By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/pages/1006] Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: * 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually * Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% * Smart Working – to support your work life balance * Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme * Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

Responsibilities

Manage the Tram contract on behalf of the Authority operated through a Private Finance Initiative. Act as the primary contact for Committee meetings and address queries from Council Members and the general public.