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