Senior Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Worcester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ publicholidays

Life Cover equivalent to 2 timesannual

Employee discount shopping schemes on"

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

2 corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland invites applications for a Senior Project Manager (PFI Hand Back) to lead handback programmes within the Central & Southwest unit on a 24-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee feasibility, planning, design and construction activities, ensuring delivery to time, budget and specification.

The role requires delivery experience in the construction sector within a PFI context, a CSCS Black Card, NEBOSH General (construction) certification, and a relevant degree (Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• Accreditation to professional institute preferred (IEng, MCIOB, RICS).
• Experience delivering projects in construction, especially in a PFI.
• CSCS Black Card holder.
• NEBOSH General (construction) certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hand back programmes of work, including feasibility, planning, design, construction, programme and commercial controls to deliver on time, budget and spec.
• Lead health and safety metrics and promote a culture of safety across the delivery unit.
• Ensure adherence with CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 and contractual obligations.
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders clearly and timely.
• Build and sustain an integrated, high-performing team to meet organisational needs.
• Manage a programme of Projects/Remedial Works/Defect Rectification Works related to PFI handback.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Health & safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Surveying, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CSCS Black Card

NEBOSH General (construction)

Job description

Equans is looking for a Senior Project Manager (PFI Hand Back) to join our team on the Central & Southwest business unit on a 24 month fixed term contract basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will develop, track, and evaluate programmes to help achieve goals and objectives of the Central & Southwest business unit with regards to Centre of Best Practice PFI Handback. The role will require oversight of a Programme of Projects/Remedial Works/Defect Rectification Works relating to the Handback of PFI assets when they come to the end of the concession period.

Equans is looking for a Senior Project Manager (PFI Hand Back) to join our team on the Central & Southwest business unit on a 24 month fixed term contract basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will develop, track, and evaluate programmes to help achieve goals and objectives of the Central & Southwest business unit with regards to Centre of Best Practice PFI Handback. The role will require oversight of a Programme of Projects/Remedial Works/Defect Rectification Works relating to the Handback of PFI assets when they come to the end of the concession period.

What will you deliver?

• Overseeing the overall management and performance of identified hand back programmes of work (either from internal surveys or external surveys) including feasibility reports, planning, design, construction, programme and commercial controls / monitoring, ensuring each project is delivered to time, budget and 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 CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022
• Adherence with contractual obligations applicable to each project, appreciating the obligations will differ from project to project
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Building and sustaining an integrated, collaborative and high performance team that anticipates and responds to the needs of the organisation and key stakeholders

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car 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?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Surveying, , or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred
• Accreditation to relevant professional institute is preferred (IEng, MCIOB, RICS, etc)
• Demonstrable experience in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery in the Construction industry in complex environments within a PFI environment
• CSCS Black Card
• NEBOSH General (construction)

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.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.