Associate Director of PFI, Estates and Capital | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB2 3HH |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7273086/435-E003-25 |
Summary
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this role is to support theExecutive Director of Integrated Care, Partnerships and Resilience in the development, direction, and leadership of a high-quality PFI contract and operational management function that addresses non-compliant aspects of the Project Agreement andoversees all aspects of a Project Company's contract negotiations, obligations and implementation.
Their duties include negotiating contracts, advising management and ensure the contract provides 'best value' through the identification of areas of non-conformanceandresolve through effective contract management.
The post holder will also be responsible for leading and ensuring the intelligent client function delivers PFI services to meet the Trust’s strategic and operational needs across both PFI projects at Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Teaching hospitals.
The post holder manages Project Co and all third-party specialist consultants on the Passive Fire Protection and Remediation (PFP) programme to achieve the deadlines set by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS).
The post holder will support the Executive Director of Integrated Care, Partnerships and Resilience, Executive Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance in all aspects of PFP Contractual Compliance of the PFI Estate.
• To provide senior operational leadership across both Trust PFI projects. The post holder will provide strong and responsive contract management and develop the requisite governance arrangements to underpin the requirements, to achieve LFRS deadlines. They will also lead the Estates and Capital function within the Trust.
The team is a multidisciplinary team overseeing Facilities across the Trust, Capital Program delivery and Estates maintenance. The atmosphere and work ethic is professional and friendly with a focus on delivery and value for money.
· To provide senior operational leadership across both Trust PFI projects, Estates and Capital departments. The post holder will provide strong and responsive contract management and develop the requisite governance arrangements to underpin the requirements, to achieve LFRS deadlines.
· Will represent the Trust in contract discussions and negotiations as well as disputes (major and minor) with service providers and contractors, which may become highly contentious or challenging.
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This advert closes on Monday 14 Jul 2025