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Strategic PFI/PPP Advice Manager

Location: Leeds
Location Leeds
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic PFI Advice Manager to lead our efforts in providing expert advice throughout the lifecycle of PFI and PPP projects. This role is crucial in shaping our strategic direction and ensuring our clients receive top-notch guidance that aligns with their project goals and objectives.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

  • 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 lifecycles - 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

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

  • 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 deliverablesand the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary project teams

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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