Job Description
Commercial Manager Healthcare, Local Government & Education
Location: Scotland & North UK (with flexible remote working)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a commercially savvy professional ready to take the lead on high-impact projects? A long standing client of ours is looking for a dynamic Commercial Manager to join their Healthcare, Local Government and Education team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in managing a portfolio of PFI contracts across Scotland and the North of the UK, helping us deliver exceptional service every day.
What you’ll be doing:
As a key member of their commercial team, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things contractual. You’ll lead on commercial strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across a cluster of complex contracts. From negotiating sub-contracts and managing variations to resolving disputes and driving profitability, your work will directly influence the success of our operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading commercial and contractual functions across multiple PFI projects.
- Managing benchmarking, market testing, claims, and construction defect resolution.
- Identifying and mitigating risks while capitalising on commercial opportunities.
- Supporting operational teams with training, audits, and best practice sharing.
- Ensuring compliance with PFI output specifications and KPI frameworks.
- Preparing commercial reports and position papers for senior stakeholders.
- Building strong relationships with clients, legal teams, and internal departments.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in commercial management, ideally within PFI or similar sectors.
- Strong understanding of PFI payment mechanisms and value testing.
- A track record of delivering commercial solutions that reduce risk and drive value.
- Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, collaborative approach.
If you feel like you have the relevant experience, please apply within!
