Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Client Facing Project Manager to cover Manchester and North Wales on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with hybrid working, car or car allowance, bonus and a benefits package.

The post holder will manage a variety of FM project works from 35k to 1M on a prestigious government account and will require site visits in and around Manchester and North Wales. BPSS clearance is required prior to commencing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing project management role is essential.
• CDM Regulations knowledge including duties and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage administration.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Understanding of commercial and financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to capture requirements and explain feasibility.
• Define and document scope with developers, designers and subcontractors.
• Develop full scope of works aligned to budget and profit margins.
• Lead tender processes and perform tender analysis for subcontractors.
• Ensure CDM 2015 compliance across projects.
• Identify and manage commercial and operational risks.
• Embed EQUANS SHEQ practices in projects.
• Manage day-to-day end-to-end project activities including estimation, business development, QS, subcontractors and site management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement projects effectively.
• Obtain customer acceptance in writing and align with project plans.
• Agree payment schedules and progress payments to benefit the project.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date project documents.
• Provide monthly reports to Head of Projects/Sector Director.

Skills

Client facing PM

MEP knowledge

Organisational skills

CDM Regulations

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Deadline driven

Project reporting

Job description

Equans is looking for a Client Facing Project Manager to join our team covering Manchester and North Wales on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

Working on a prestigious government account the post holder will be responsible for managing variety of FM project works from 35k-1M.

The role requires site visits in and around Manchester and North Wales. The role offers hybrid working.

We are looking for an experienced, client facing project manager, ideally within experience within the FM industry. A confident communicator able to balance the needs to all stakeholders, client and suppliers.

Candidate required to obtain BPSS clearance prior to commencing

What will you deliver?

• Liaise with key stakeholders on their requirements and explain feasibility of their schemes to become a trusted advisor
• Work with developers, designers and sub‑contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s)
• Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome. This is to be within agreed budget requirements and required profit margins
• Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required. Carry out full tender analysis of all sub‑contractor returns
• Ensuring all project works are compliant to CDM 2015
• Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading
• Ensure EQUANS SHEQ practices and processes are fully embedded in each project
• Ensure full compliance with project management policies and procedures
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s) “end to end”. Activities to include but not be limited to estimating, business development, quantity surveying, sub‑contractor management and site manager duties
• Work closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s)
• Ensure customer acceptance is adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans
• Mutually agree payment schedules and applications for payment to the benefit of the project and the business
• Ensures project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored
• Provide timely monthly reports to the Head of Projects/Sector Director in an agreed format

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work 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?

• Previous experience in a client facing project management role is essential, with technical knowledge in MEP services being ideal
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage own administration tasks
• Champion of CDM regulations – Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations including the Duty Holders and their responsibilities as well as the CDM requirements of each stage of a project i.e. Pre-Construction, Construction and Handover. Understanding of the Building Safety Act and the Building Regulations, including the use of the Competent Contractor Scheme for self-certification of installations and projects.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to understand commercial and financial metrics
• Ability to deliver to deadlines and present with confidence
• Ability to track multiple projects simultaneously, whilst maintaining our Project Management System to ensure accurate reporting and visibility of key data
• Fully competent with Project Management methodology
• Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working inmore 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?

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, and Young Professionals.