Strategic PFI​/PPP Advice Manager

Here at Ridge, we are pioneers in the Built Environment Consultancy industry where we continually expand our expertise and nurture our talent – with a focus on quality, innovation and growth. We are therefore expanding our horizons by establishing a new and exciting discipline focused on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects. Our mission is to deliver strategic insights and solutions that drive successful project outcomes and create lasting value.

• Support the delivery advice on PFI/PPP projects, either independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help solve complex public sector challenges, ensuring best practices are followed
• Build strong relationships with clients (both public and private sector and intermediaries) and navigate stakeholder environments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess project feasibility, risks, and financial implications.
• Work across PFI/PPP project life cycles - from dealing with contract management and operational issues, expiry/termination and subsequent transitional arrangements
• Conduct thorough market analysis and stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for stakeholders, clearly communicating complex information and recommendations.
• Identifying new opportunities, writing proposals, and supporting the growth of the team
• Proven experience in PFI/PPP projects with a track record of delivering or working on complex PFI/PPP projects including variations, dispute resolution and operational contract management, ideally in a range of sectors
• Knowledge of sector-specific legislation and NISTA PFI guidance
• Strong commercial understanding of public-private contracting, particularly standard PFI contract terms
• Understanding of the public sector context, their current challenges and future aspirations
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• A track record of effective delivery within or alongside the public sector in a technical, financial or commercial field
• Excellent written and communication skills will be essential along with the ability to produce business cases, strategic reports, or similar deliverables and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary project teams

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That's why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.

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