PFI Expiry Manager

at  Equans

The PFI Expiry Manager – London Schools is responsible for managing the strategic and practical approach to PFI expiry across Equans London Schools portfolio of c15 PFI schools/contracts, leading on the transition and hand-back process, ensuring compliance with PFI contractual requirements and mitigating any contractual or operational risks in line with the hand-back timetable.
The role will form a pivotal part of the Equans London Schools management team and will also be the main conduit between the London School Management Team, senior colleagues from the central Equans Commercial, Technical and PFI Expiry Teams, and the appropriate Client representatives such as Special Purpose Vehicle, Local Authority, or Schools.
The post-holder will be instrumental in creating, developing and leading the PFI Expiry and Hand-back strategy, processes and procedures; engaging with key stakeholders and the wider business proactively in advance of the commencement of hand-back activities to actively manage delivery of the strategy on a portfolio basis and drive the hand-back timetable and requirements.
They will be responsible for the carrying out of risk reviews of Equans London School PFI contracts in advance of the expiry date, and in line with Equans hand-back strategy, to establish the baseline for the project plan and identifying any risks and opportunities relating to the specific contractual hand-back requirements.
The post-holder will also be responsible for the development and delivery of individual hand-back project plans in line with the relevant hand-back timetable, embedding themselves within the PFI contract teams during the hand-back transition phase to ensure that hand-back projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements and that any risks are mitigated.
They will be an effective leader and develop relationships both internally and externally with Client hand-back representatives ensuring that pro-active communication is maintained continuously throughout the hand-back process.
They will be responsible for the management and development of the Hand-back Documentation Coordinator, providing guidance and direction on documentation strategy to align with the overall hand-back strategy.