Project Director - LA Services

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

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Project Director for Local Authority Services in Manchester. This full-time role involves overseeing decarbonisation projects, leading diverse teams, and ensuring project delivery meets specifications while adhering to health and safety regulations. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 3x annual salary

Employee discount schemes on major brands

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities such as professional qualifications

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of successful project management experience in construction.
• Professional accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall success and performance of major and minor projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety metrics and legislation.
• Liaise effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Project Management

Financial Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

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Project Director - LA Services, Manchester

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EQUANS

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

EQUANS is looking for a Project Director Local Authority Services to join our team in Manchester on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

As a Project Director, you will develop, track, and evaluate programmes to help achieve goals and objectives of the Local Authority Services Operational Unit. The role will require oversight of a strong pipeline of Decarbonisation Projects (through central government PSDS and Local Authority Capital Budgets), as well as delivery of Minor Works across a number of Local Authority contracts through a Regional Centre of Excellence.

You will lead and administer a large and diverse team of operational, commercial, technical, support staff, and contractors, both directly and indirectly, through managers and supervisors. You also create and manage complex budgets and business plans relating to project development and implementation.

Your experience will include providing strategic, technical, operational, commercial, financial, and managerial leadership to implement project delivery successfully. As a director, you have a background of conducting regular reviews to ensure all project activities are accountable, accurate, and meet financial deliverables, obligations and key performance metrics, specifically in relation to Health and Safety.

What will you deliver?

• Overseeing the overall management and performance of major projects and minor works including feasibility reports, funding applications, planning, design, construction, programme and commercial controls / monitoring, ensuring each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety metrics are achieved and to lead on a culture of behavioural safety across the delivery unit.
• Adherence with legislation, including Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act (as amended), CDM Regulations, and Building Safety Act.
• Adherence with contractual obligations applicable to each project, recognizing that obligations will differ from project to project.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Building and sustaining an integrated, collaborative, and high-performance team that responds to the needs of the organization and stakeholders.
• Providing leadership and strategic direction aligned with Equans' ethos, methods, and best practices.
• Liaising with project stakeholders regularly.
• Maintaining positive relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Estimating resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Delegating tasks and responsibilities appropriately.
• Planning, scheduling, and managing project timelines and milestones using suitable tools, including governance and sign-off procedures.
• Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Managing changes in project scope, identifying risks, and devising mitigation strategies.
• Coaching, mentoring, motivating, and supervising project team members and contractors.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 3x annual salary
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Two CSR days per year
• Learning opportunities such as professional qualifications, training, and support programs
• Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, and Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional accreditation is preferred.
• At least 10 years of project management experience with a successful track record in construction.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a global leader in energy services with nearly 50,000 employees in over 50 countries and 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 help organizations embrace energy and digital transitions towards net zero.

EQUANS is part of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

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

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive workplace where everyone can be their true self. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not offer relocation packages. Some roles may require a Disclosure check.

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