Junior Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Brampford Speke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (+ holidays)

Life cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Referral rewards

Employee networks access

Wellbeing/mental health app

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our Speke team on a permanent basis. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) reports to the Senior Project Manager and supports delivery on site to high standards.

You will help manage small works projects, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure timely completion within budget while maintaining quality and safety. Equans offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Understanding the principles of project management.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience in Facilities Management (desirable).
• Knowledge of working in a PFI environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of on-site work to high standards.
• Assist with small works project management and lifecycle activities.
• Obtain quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers and monitor variations.
• Prepare and maintain auditable project files and cost documentation.
• Support procurement of plans and mobilization for project completion.
• Monitor progress to meet time, budget and quality targets.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Budget awareness

Multi-deadline coordination

Health & Safety awareness

PFI environment knowledge (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Equans is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join our team in Speke 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.

The role holder will report to the Senior Project Manager at Speke / Knowsley Schools and will be responsible for supporting the delivery of work on site, delivered to the highest standards.

What will you deliver?

• Small works Project Management, ensuring all Projects are managed, operated and completed with uncompromised efficiency, on time and to budget. Supporting Project Managers with Lifecycle when required.
• Liaison with all relevant parties involved with Projects, including working with the Client to interpret and develop a brief/scope of works in order to manage the Authority Notice of Change (ANC) and Small Works Request (SWR) achieving sign off prior to works commencement, planning, during the works and through to completion.
• To obtain quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers. Getting Authority approval on Variations (ACN/SWR) providing weekly reports.
• Follow the Company and on-site Developments process ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared/completed including the provision of costs, programmes, risk analysis, PPP works documentation etc.
• Ensure all Project files are maintained to provide a fully auditable administrative trail in line with ISO accreditation.
• Assist Project Managers with the procurement of an overall plan for works (including design, procurement, PPP pack review and sign off, works/construction, commissioning, training etc) for the Project to ensure the completion date is achieved and without incident.
• Procure competent Contractors to carry out the design, works/construction and commissioning of the proposed development.
• Monitor the progress of the design, works/construction and commissioning activities and action accordingly to ensure the works are completed within the time, budget, and safety and to the required quality.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Understanding of the principles of project management.
• Awareness of Confidentiality.
• Facilities Management experience.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge Experience within a project environment.
• Understanding of the principles of working within a PFI environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of finance principles within a project environment (desirable).
• Technical knowledge within the built environment would be an advantage.
• Able to effectively manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook & Access.

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.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.