Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager - Healthcare (PFI / Hard FM) Homebased with UK travel (Midlands & North bias) We are working with a leading infrastructure / services organisation delivering complex Healthcare PFI portfolios across the UK. With a strong pipeline of technical services growth and upcoming CoBP / Handback activity, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager to act as a key No.2 to the Commercial Director. This is a high-impact, strategic role suited to someone who combines technical FM understanding with strong commercial acumen and thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder PFI environments. The Role You will take a lead position across a diverse portfolio of Hard and Soft FM PFI contracts, including: * Multiple healthcare PFI schemes (Hard FM-led, alongside Soft FM demobilisation activity) * Involvement in CoBP (Code of Best Practice) and Handback strategy * Oversight of both standalone and bundled service models * Supporting growth across technical / engineering services within healthcare This role goes beyond traditional QS/commercial management - you'll be expected to think like a consultant, challenge positions, and unlock value across contracts. Key Responsibilities * Provide commercial leadership across PFI contracts, including interpretation of complex payment mechanisms * Lead and support Handback & CoBP processes, including survey alignment and risk mitigation * Advise operational teams on contractual obligations, compliance, and commercial strategy * Identify and drive margin improvement and commercial opportunities * Support and lead on disputes, variations, benchmarking, and lifecycle positions * Engage with SPVs, lenders, and stakeholders across the PFI structure * Act as a true business partner to operations, regularly visiting sites What We're Looking For * Strong background in PFI / PPP environments (Healthcare highly desirable) * Proven experience in Hard FM / Technical Services (engineering-led contracts) * Ability to understand payment mechanisms and build robust commercial positions * Experience across CoBP, Handback, or lifecycle / asset condition (Condition B etc.) * Commercially astute with a consultative, solutions-led mindset * Exposure to SPVs / ProjectCo structures (e.g. Semperian, Innisfree, Equitix, InfraRed) advantageous Why Join? * Opportunity to step into a true No.2 role with a pathway to Commercial Director level * Be part of a business actively growing its Technical Services capability in Healthcare * Work across a diverse and complex PFI portfolio with real influence * Join at a critical time with Handback activity and long-term strategic projects If you're a commercially sharp PFI professional, ideally with a technical grounding and want to step into a broader, more strategic role - this is a standout opportunity. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy