The primary duties and responsibilities for the post-holder are as follows: Responsible for the management and ongoing development of the PFI and non-PFI contracts on behalf of the Trust Manage the PFI and non-PFI contracts and develop collaborative contractual relationships with the Service Providers, ensuring that regular contract meetings are held with all parties Ensure systems to ensure robust governance and compliance of the relevant PFI Project Agreement and non-PFI contract schedules. These may include but not limited to; Construction standards, Variations to Project Agreement, Insurance, Change in Law, Change in Healthcare requirements, Refinancing, Hand back, Custody Agreements, Tax and VAT, Dispute resolution, Retail provisions Influence and negotiate with senior leaders including Directors and commercial partners to manage complex situations, areas of contractual under-performance and, when necessary, professional disagreements. This will involve communication, collaboration, negotiation, diplomacy and co-ordination to resolve issues Work directly, at a senior level, with PFI partners to ensure the facilities and services are compliant with the Project Agreement and deliver the desired outcomes for the Trust Review and manage financial schedules within all estates contracts and liaise with accountants and business managers as required Provide direct line management support for Assistant Estate Officers, team administrators and when necessary, matrix managed groups for project activities Work in a strong and effective corporate manner with key stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities and safeguard the Trust against contractual risks in a politically sensitive and contentious environment Build compassionate, understanding, and influential relationships with staff at all levels to ensure escalated issues are resolved and desired outcomes are achieved Develop a strategy and contribute to the monitoring of the condition of the Trusts estate to NHS code condition rating B. Review Project Co annual submissions, lead on periodic reviews, and support partners with planning lifecycle expenditure against the financial model and query any identified material variations Support the Head of Estates Business Management & Compliance and the Associate Director of Estates, the Capital Projects team, and Estate Compliance/Management colleagues to further develop the Partnership with our third-party providers and key stakeholders Deputise for the Head of Estates Business Management & Compliance when required Monitor and review the technical compliance and performance of the PFI and non-PFI assets to ensure optimal availability and compliance of the Trust Estate Support and work in collaboration with the Operational teams and third party providers to facilitate access for uncompleted PPM tasks, inspections, risk items and other considerations Ensure the annual authorising engineer compliance audits are received for the PFI and non-PFI estate and that any actions are completed within agreed timescales Build and manage key relationships, manage stakeholders, and maintain networks internally and externally to ensure the effective delivery of the contracted services