We provide total FM and Capital Works for hospitals in Merseyside with one of the largest projects being with St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust.
The Sector Commercial Manager is responsible for the commercial delivery of a portfolio of Healthcare PFI Hard FM contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, commercial controls, and operational alignment across maintenance, lifecycle, and CAPEX works to increase profitability.
The Key Responsibilities are:
Commercial and Contract Management
* Oversee all commercial aspects of a portfolio of Healthcare PFI Hard FM contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
* Lead the commercial strategy in region for lifecycle, maintenance, and CAPEX works, ensuring robust governance and compliance.
* Resolve contractual disputes and challenges, leveraging strong contractual knowledge to mitigate risks while maintaining positive client relationships
Procurement Management
* Ensure competitive and cost-effective procurement practices to support lifecycle, maintenance, and CAPEX project delivery.
* Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and delivery standards.
Financial and Performance Management
* Ensure Service Failure Deductions & Service Failure Points are calculated, reviewed and applied accurately in accordance with the Payment Mechanism ( Paymech)
* Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
Stakeholder and Relationship Management
* Act as the primary commercial point of escalation in sector for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and BU senior leadership team.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including, projects commercial leads, the BU Procurement Manager, Financial Controller, and Project Managers, to ensure alignment of priorities and goals.
Collaboration and Team Leadership
* Collaborate closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are resourced appropriately, delegating responsibilities while remaining accountable for outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field demonstrating effective transition to commercial management.
* Highly experienced in commercial management within the PFI/PPP or FM sector, with healthcare experience preferred
* Strong experience working collaboratively with procurement and finance teams.
* Proven track record of managing multiple projects, ensuring successful entitlement recovery and procurement compliance.
* Demonstrated ability to balance accountability with effective delegation and leadership