Senior Project Manager

Equans Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

EAP and wellbeing app

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Senior Project Manager (PFI Hand Back) based in Worcester to lead handback programmes across the Central & Southwest unit. The role focuses on feasibility, planning, design, construction, and governance to ensure delivery on time, budget and contract obligations.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, professional accreditation, and a track record in PFI or construction projects, with CSCS and NEBOSH qualifications highly regarded. Competitive package on offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Surveying, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CSCS Black Card, NEBOSH General (construction) certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee handback programmes and remedial works to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and specification.
• Lead health and safety performance and promote a culture of safety across the delivery unit.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Align with contractual obligations per project, adapting to project-specific requirements.
• Communicate expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Build and sustain a high-performance, collaborative delivery team.

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

CSCS Black Card

NEBOSH General (construction)

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Company: EQUANS Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Worcester, WORCESTER Job type: Contract Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

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 specificationEnsuring all Health and Safety metrics are achieved and to lead on a culture of behavioural safety across the delivery unitAdherence with legislation CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022Adherence with contractual obligations applicable to each project, appreciating the obligations will differ from project to projectEffectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashionBuilding 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 salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks24/7 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 preferredAccreditation 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 environmentCSCS Black CardNEBOSH 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.

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