Assistant General Manager

Role: Assistant General Manager
Location: Glasgow / Edinburgh Central Belt
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + mileage expenses
 
Overview
We are supporting a leading SPV in appointing an Assistant General Manager to support the oversight of a portfolio of 3 PFI contracts across healthcare, education, and government assets.
This is a development role with a clear pathway into a General Manager position, ideal for an experienced FM or operations professional looking to step into the SPV / investor side of the market.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing operational and commercial performance across multiple PFI assets
• Attend and contribute to board meetings, including preparation of reports and formal correspondence
• Assist with lifecycle planning, asset management, and performance monitoring
• Support the management of contract variations and strategic change initiatives
• Engage with service providers, stakeholders, and public sector clients
• Maintain strong visibility across sites – this is a hands-on, site-based role
• Assist in ensuring compliance with contractual, financial, and technical obligations

 
Candidate Profile

• Background in Facilities Management, Asset Management, or Operations within PFI / PPP environments
• Experience across hard FM / technical services is highly desirable
• Currently operating at Senior Operations Manager / Contract Manager level (or similar)
• Exposure to client or board-level interaction, but not yet operating as a full GM
• Strong commercial awareness with an interest in lifecycle and contract performance
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into a General Manager role

 
What’s on Offer

• Clear progression pathway to General Manager
• Exposure to SPV / investor-side operations
• Diverse portfolio across healthcare, education, and government sectors
• Opportunity to gain board-level experience and strategic involvement