Assistant Project Manager

EQUANS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 2x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for our Birmingham Schools contract on a permanent basis. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will manage and coordinate contract variations (ANCs) and small works from initial scope through to completion, handover and closure, while ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget compliance. You will also lead defect rectification, attend client reviews and stakeholder meetings, and

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, facilities management, construction or building services.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing contractors and supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Experience with defined governance, procurement and financial approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate contract variations (ANCs) and Small Works from scope development to completion, handover and closure.
• Coordinate and oversee defect rectification and support works within timescales.
• Attend monthly client review meetings with progress, risks and actions.
• Attend termly stakeholder meetings to maintain client relationships.
• Chair weekly ANC review meetings, tracking actions and milestones to completion.
• Act as Health & Safety Ambassador for the portfolio and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Project coordination

Facilities management

Construction

Building services

Planning skills

Contractor management

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Equans is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team on our Birmingham Schools contract on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Manage and coordinate contract variations (Authority Notices of Change (ANCs)) and Small Works projects from initial scope development through to completion, handover and closure, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Coordinate and oversee defect rectification and support works across the portfolio, ensuring issues are effectively managed and resolved within agreed timescales
• Attend and actively contribute to monthly client review meetings, providing updates on project progress, risks and key actions
• Attend and contribute to termly stakeholder meetings, supporting the development and maintenance of strong client relationships
• Chair and coordinate weekly ANC review meetings, ensuring actions, risks and project milestones are recorded, communicated and tracked through to completion
• Act as the Health & Safety Ambassador for the portfolio, promoting a positive safety culture, participating in Health & Safety forums and ensuring all actions are implemented and closed out in a timely manner

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Experience in project coordination, facilities management, construction, building services or a similar environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience managing contractors and supplier relationships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work
• Experience of working within defined governance, procurement and financial approval processes, ensuring compliance with company controls and audit requirements
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Full UK Driving Licence

This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.