Shift Assistant Estate Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Shift Assistant Estate Manager for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, on a permanent basis. This full-time role (39.375 hours/week) operates on a shift rota (2 days 7am-7pm, 2 nights 7pm-7am, 4 days off) with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The role supports the Technical Services Managers in Hard FM & Lifecycle Services, assisting operation, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical background required.
• DBS Standard check essential.
• Full-time role, 39.375 hours/week, shift pattern described.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of a team of 7 (Electrical, Mechanical & Fabric).
• Collaborate with other AEMs to provide cohesive estate service.
• Oversee day-to-day performance of Acute Shift team (planned, corrective & reactive maintenance).
• Manage, direct and support staff safely and efficiently.
• Deliver training to staff on relevant subjects (e.g., toolbox talks).
• Conduct regular performance and appraisal meetings with staff.
• Manage absence and rota coverage to ensure staffing.

Skills

Management experience

Driving licence

Education

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical qualifications

DBS check clearance

Job description

Equans is looking for a Shift Assistant Estate Manager to join our team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 39.375 hours per week. This is based on a shift rota working 2 days on (7am-7pm) then 2 nights on (7pm-7am) then 4 days off. On offer is a competitive salary, shift allowance and benefits package.

The role is to assist the Technical Services Managers in the provision of Hard FM & Lifecycle Services whilst delivering a high-quality and statutory compliant maintenance service. The role will include assisting in the operation, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical engineering services whilst working within a multi-disciplinary hard service team environment.

We will consider applicants from either an Electrical or a Mechanical background.

Equans is looking for a Shift Assistant Estate Manager to join our team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 39.375 hours per week. This is based on a shift rota working 2 days on (7am-7pm) then 2 nights on (7pm-7am) then 4 days off. On offer is a competitive salary, shift allowance and benefits package.

The role is to assist the Technical Services Managers in the provision of Hard FM & Lifecycle Services whilst delivering a high-quality and statutory compliant maintenance service. The role will include assisting in the operation, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical engineering services whilst working within a multi-disciplinary hard service team environment.

We will consider applicants from either an Electrical or a Mechanical background.

What will you deliver?

• Direct management of a team of 7 that includes Electrical, Mechanical and Fabric personnel
• Work in collaboration with the other AEM’s to provide an efficient and cohesive service across the Estate
• Manage the day-to-day performance of the relevant Acute Shift team, assisting as required, including Planned, Corrective and Reactive maintenance tasks
• Managing, directing, and assisting staff in a safe and efficient manner
• Deliver training to staff on relevant subjects as appropriate so experience is gained (e.g., toolbox talks & trade specific subject matter)
• Regularly meet with directly employed staff (collectively irrespective of their trade function and individually) to discuss performance and complete employee appraisals
• Manage absence and utilization within the team effectively ensuring the rota is covered as necessary

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, shift allowance and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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?

Electrical

• Electrical Installation – Approved apprenticeship with either:
  • Base electrical qualifications C&G Part A & B
  • City & Guild 236 Part 1 & 2
  • City & Guilds 2330 / 2365 levels 2 & 3 Diploma
  • EAL Electrical installation QCF Diploma levels 1, 2 & 3 (601/0409/0 & 600/6724/X & 600/9331/6)
• EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ or C & G 2357 level 3 NVQ
• AM2
• 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations C& G 2382-18

Mechanical

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 2 & 3
• City & Guilds Pipefitting & Plumbing Level 2 & 3
• City & Guilds Plumbing Level 2 & 3
• Relevant City & Guilds Mechanical qualifications

Other

• Management experience
• Driving licence

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

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.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

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.