Try Group has confirmed the appointment of a specialist PFI director, Jessie Hiney. Try intends to develop its role as a partner in PFI projects, "in order to become a recognised provider of expertise and investment in consortia bidding for PFI work." Further, the Group wants to build on its positive results and its experience in health, education, housing and local authority projects.

The PFI division will focus on work with a capital value up to £50m, whilst smaller, more specialist projects, will be undertaken by Try Accord, the Group’s experts in hard facilities management.

Jessie Hiney has over 20 years experience in the construction industry and has specialised in PFI projects for the last five years. She has been involved in all aspects of the PFI process, from assembly of bidding consortia through the management of bid submissions including working with the MoD, healthcare, further education, prisons, libraries and technological learning centres.

"This is a very exciting and challenging position in a fast developing market," said Hiney. "With the commitment and resources of Try Group, I have no doubt that the PFI Division will make a significant and positive impact."

Try has recently invested heavily in repositioning its construction services as a one-stop provider for construction, fit-out, facilities management and interior design. The Group has recently become one of five companies to achieve accreditation with the Design Build Foundation, which is expected to become a prerequisite to working for the blue chip clients.

Anna Lagerkvist