Lifecycle Project Manager

EQUANS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 2x salary

Employee discount shopping

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Access to employee networks

EAP and wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Lifecycle Project Manager to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a permanent basis. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead lifecycle projects across a PFI site, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and strong stakeholder relationships. Reporting to the Lead PM, you will manage project teams, maintain governance, and continuously refine delivery models

Qualifications

• Proven background in FM, maintenance delivery and PFI environments.
• Experience delivering projects in healthcare settings and live environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, budgeting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for delivery of variations and lifecycle projects.
• Manage P&L and H&S for projects with support from Lead PM and Head of Projects.
• Build relationships with stakeholders at management level to grow the pipeline.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget; monitor financials.
• Oversee project teams and ensure continuity during absences.
• Support processes and governance to position the site as a Centre of Excellence.

Skills

FM experience

Maintenance delivery

PFI environment

Healthcare projects

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Finance software (Coupa)

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Equans is looking for a Lifecycle Project Manager to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a permanent basis.

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

As part of the Project Management team you will take full accountability for the delivery of Variations and Life Cycle projects across the PFI site.

What will you deliver?

• Manage the P&L and H&S for your projects from concept to completion with the support from the Lead PM and Head of Projects


• Full Profit & Loss responsibility for your delivered projects & life cycle works


• Build and sustain strong relationship with relevant stakeholders (Trust / SPV) at management level to ensure the continuation and growth of the pipeline for the foreseeable future


• Support the wider Project, Life cycle and operational teams to ensure all work is carried out on time & to budget


• Manage the team and ensure that there is continuity of service during staff absences/holidays


• Ensure on time delivery and margin optimisation is achieved for all projects


• Support all phases of the project, from initial request to close out, to meet all contractual requirements


• Support the Lead PM with processes and governance across the site which will make the Queen Elizabeth contract a Centre of Excellence across the business area


• Continually refining the project delivery model to ensure the right resources and approach is deployed and optimised for each project


• Make sure project risks are identified and managed through effective mitigation measures. Manage the implementation of designated projects. Ensure the project plan is maintained from inception to completion


• Monitoring and communicating project financial performance and administration to the Lead PM so that you can review targets against budget

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance and benefits package, which includes;

• 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?

• Proven background in FM, maintenance delivery, and the PFI environment


• A strong Project Manager, who will have a proven track record working in Healthcare and delivering projects in a live environment


• Strong Commercial awareness will be needed to manage and flow Supplier Contracts downstream


• Ability to show understanding of Local Authority legislation, Planning Applications, Fire and Building Regulations Approvals


• A sound knowledge of building and engineering services design and associated British Standards


• A sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements will be required


• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services


• Financially aware and able to use Equans finance software (Coupa) to support the team in the delivery of projects


• HNC /HND or equivalent qualification in a building or engineering discipline


• Experience within a PFI Healthcare environment (Desirable)


• Valid driving licence

This role includes a DBS Basic 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.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values - Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

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), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

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.