PFI/LIFT Contracts & Expiry Manager

Company: EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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Location: Ilford
Job Description:

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Estates, Facilities & Capital Development Team as PFI/LIFT Contracts & Expiry Manager to lead the strategic management, performance, governance and expiry planning of the Trust’s PFI and LIFT contracts. The postholder will ensure contractual compliance, oversee lifecycle and asset management obligations, manage commercial and operational risks, and lead preparations for contract handback and asset transfer. Working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and service providers, the role will provide expert contract management and commercial advice, ensuring the Trust secures value for money, protects its estate assets, and maintains safe, effective environments that support high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job The PFI/LIFT Contracts & Expiry Manager will lead the strategic management, governance, performance and expiry of the Trust’s Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) contractual arrangements. The postholder will lead the delivery of contract management activities, handback planning, lifecycle oversight, compliance monitoring and expiry programmes to ensure the Trust’s contractual, operational, financial and estate interests are protected andachieve a successful and risk-managed contract expiry and asset transfer.

About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

  • Degree or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Estates Management, Building Surveying, Engineering, Property Management or Construction.

Desirable

  • Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body (MRICS, MCIOB, IWFM, CEng or equivalent).

Experience Essential

  • Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development
  • Educated to Master’s level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • PRINCE2, MSP or APM qualification.
  • Contract Management qualification
  • PFI/PPP contract management training.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

  • Degree or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Estates Management, Building Surveying, Engineering, Property Management or Construction.

Desirable

  • Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body (MRICS, MCIOB, IWFM, CEng or equivalent).

Experience Essential

  • Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development
  • Educated to Master’s level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • PRINCE2, MSP or APM qualification.
  • Contract Management qualification
  • PFI/PPP contract management training.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026