Facilities Manager

EQUANS; Burnley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 2x salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Facilities Manager to join the team at Burnley General Teaching Hospital on a full‑time basis. The role oversees Hard FM and Car Parking services, with responsibility for a service team, cost control, and service delivery to the client.

The position offers a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. You will report to the contract Head of Operations and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the contract, while promoting Equans values and maintaining

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in facilities management or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a service team delivering a wide range of facilities services.
• Manage costs, drive performance, and improve service quality.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.
• Produce monthly client reporting and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Customer service orientation

Able to manage budgets

Flexible working hours

Education

IOSH Certificate desirable

Job description

Equans is looking for a Facilities to join our team at Burnley General Teaching Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

Reporting to the contract Head of Operations, the Facilities Manager shall be responsible for the management and delivery of a contractual obligations which includes Hard FM and Car Parking Services. services provided to Burnley General Teaching Hospital.

To lead and manage a service team providing a wide range of services, controlling costs and improving service, quality and performance.

What will you deliver?

• Actively promotes, demonstrates and supports EQUANS company values and operating principles.
• Ensures Compliance with all company programmes, processes and procedures.
• Supports the development of the contract to support the customer relationship.
• Delivers continuous measurement, development and retention of staff.
• Works to the site procedures and guidelines including client audit requirements.
• Implements a safe working environment that actively seeks to eradicate unsafe practices, accidents and injury.
• Responsibility for Profit and Loss Financial Management.
• Provide a management interface with the client’s management team to jointly develop the services and solutions.
• Manage Health, Safety and Environment procedures of EQUANS and Client.
• Drive quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Produce monthly reporting packs for the client.
• Management of and direct communication with the site team.
• Attend meetings with the client stakeholder team.
• Provide appropriate training as required to carry out the duties.
• Promote an open and direct management style that encourages progress and development with team members and client stakeholders.

What can we offer you?

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

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2X 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 we looking for?

• IOSH Certificates desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in a senior position.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels – both written & oral.
• A natural customer service delivery attitude always.
• Ability to work under pressure either in teams or individually.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Previous experience working in PFI desirable.
• Healthcare experience desirable

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

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.