Operations Manager (Hard FM)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy services is seeking an Operations Manager (Hard FM) for their Facilities Management team in Bristol. The role involves managing maintenance operations at Southmead Hospital, ensuring compliance and quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in facilities management and relevant industry qualifications.

Benefits

Company share scheme

2 paid volunteering days per year

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role in hard services FM environment.
• Ability to manage workforce teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost-effective labour resources for maintenance services.
• Plan and coordinate Planned and Reactive Maintenance works.

Skills

Management

Commercial Awareness

HR Processes

Education

ONC

HNC

IOSH Health & Safety

Job description

Job Description for Operations Manager (Hard FM)

Company Overview:

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

Position Details:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager (Hard FM) to join our Facilities Management team based on our PFI hospital contract at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This is a permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role:

1. Reporting to the Head of Estates.
2. Manage cost-effectively the directly employed and outsourced labour resources and assets required to deliver a compliant and high-quality service covering all M&E and Building Fabric disciplines.
3. Responsible for the maintenance team to plan, organise, and coordinate the Planned and Reactive Maintenance works, and arrange appropriate shift cover with the support of the supervisors.
4. Joint responsibility for the management and implementation of specialist service contracts, along with overseeing the day-to-day performance of the service.
5. Work hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, subject to change based on operational needs.

The person:

1. Significant experience in a similar role, ideally in a hard services FM environment.
2. Industry qualification to ONC, HNC, or equivalent experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
3. Desirable to have held previous AP Duties (e.g., HV/LV, Vent, MGPS).
4. Ability to manage workforce teams.
5. Strong knowledge of HR managed processes.
6. Experience in small budget management with a high level of commercial awareness.
7. Hold a minimum IOSH Health & Safety qualification.
8. Healthcare experience and knowledge are desirable.

Benefits:

• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

About Us:

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

In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.

We support businesses, public sector organizations, and governments in embracing the energy transition towards net zero, as well as digital and industrial transformations.

Equans is part of the Bouygues group.

Next Steps:

If interested, please register, apply, and track your progress through our platform. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture, supporting all employees to be their authentic selves and providing access to various employee networks.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages, and some roles may require a Disclosure check.

For inquiries, contact the Equans Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required.