Senior Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Worcester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25d

Life cover 2x salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end PFI Hand Back programmes within the Central & Southwest business unit on a 24-month fixed term contract. The role focuses on delivering handback projects in line with concession and safety requirements, with a competitive package including car allowance.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022, while fostering a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale programmes, ideally PFI/PPP or construction projects.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder environments and integrate safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee handback programmes of work including feasibility, planning, design, construction, and controls to meet time, budget and specification.
• Ensure Health and Safety metrics are achieved and promote behavioural safety across the delivery unit.
• Adhere to CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 and to contractual obligations varying by project.
• Communicate project expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Build an integrated, high-performing team responsive to organisational needs and key stakeholders.

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.

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 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.

What's next?

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.