Clerk of Works

Equans UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 1.5x annual salary

Employee discounts on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days per year

Learning opportunities & professionalQ

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Clerk of Works to join our Manchester team on a full-time, 6-month FTC. You will oversee site operations for construction, regeneration and M&E projects across multiple sites, ensuring safety, quality and customer service.

The successful candidate will have extensive site supervision experience, background in building services M&E, and relevant health & safety qualifications (NEBOSH/SMSTS) with strong communication and leadership skills to manage diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Clerk of Works or site supervision role.
• Background in building services M&E and building fabric trades.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or working towards it is preferred.
• SMSTS or higher health & safety certification required.
• Strong communication skills across levels (written and oral).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations to deliver works safely, on time, to budget, and to quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders; resolve enquiries and complaints.
• Plan and prepare sites; ensure resources, equipment and personnel are available and deployed.
• Lead, develop and motivate teams including performance management and recruitment.
• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and CDM 2015 compliance; conduct risk assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with auditors, customers and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Experience in regeneration and construction projects is desirable.

Skills

Proven experience

M&E building services

Technical qualifications

Project supervision (up to £500k–£2m)

Planning & organising

Delivery of multi-task projects

Communication skills

Self-motivation

IT skills: Microsoft Office

Health & Safety CDM knowledge

SMSTS qualification

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

SMSTS qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Equans is looking for a Clerk of Works to join our team in Manchester. This is a full-time, 6 month FTC role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus and benefits package.

You will support the delivery of construction, regeneration and M&E projects across multiple sites. Working closely with Project Managers, you will oversee site operations, ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently, and maintain high standards of quality, compliance and customer service.

What will you deliver?

• Manage site operations to deliver works safely, efficiently, and in line with time, cost, quality, CDM 2015, and company requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring excellent service and effective resolution of enquiries and complaints.
• Plan and prepare sites, ensuring resources, equipment, and personnel are available and deployed effectively.
• Lead, develop, and motivate teams, including performance management, coaching, recruitment, and competency development.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Ensure all health, safety, environmental, and compliance requirements are met, including risk assessments and investigations where required.
• Work closely with colleagues, auditors, customers, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Experience within regeneration and construction projects is desirable.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual 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?

• Proven and extensive experience within a similar role
• Operational and technical experience with demonstrated potential ideally from a building services M&E background with appreciation of building fabric trades.
• Technical expertise, qualifications or apprenticeship in a craft skill or engineering discipline would be an important pre-requisite of the role
• Proven experience in fast pace high volume Project Supervision delivery of projects or work packages up to the value of £500 Thousand - £2 Million.
• Ability to plan and organise their work effectively to meet changing environments and needs
• Proven track record to the successful delivery of multi task building services related projects
• Ability to liaise with and supervise contractors
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis
• To be able to communicate at all levels, with excellent written and oral skills
• To be self-motivated and to be able to motivate others, to be reliable and to be able to act with responsibility
• IT skills required with specific reference to the Microsoft suite of packages
• Hold sufficient Health and Safety (CDM) experience that allows the effective running of projects. Holds or working towards NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• A minimum H&S qualification of SMSTS level or above

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.