Facilities & Office Services Team Lead

EQUANS is looking for a Facilities & Office Services Team Lead to join our team based in Quorum Business Park, Newcastle on a permanent basis. This is a full-time, office-based role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. 

As one of the friendly faces of our Shared Service Centre, you’ll be at the helm of daily administration, helping to create a warm & welcoming atmosphere. You’ll manage everything from overseeing office compliance to organizing special projects, ensuring our vibrant workspace is safe and efficient for everyone.

This role offers you the chance to truly contribute to a multinational company that’s pushing boundaries in creating a greener, more connected world. Working in our dynamic and buzzing office at Quorum Business Park, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values flexibility, collaboration, and well-being. With top-notch amenities like restaurants, a gym, and excellent transport links, this is more than just a workplace – it’s a place where you can thrive and make a real difference in shaping a greener, more connected world.

Please note before applying: The working hours are 7:30am – 16:30pm.

What will you deliver? 

• Direct line management responsibilities for a team of one
• Manage department budget, in conjunction with Line Manager          
• Function as point of contact for all activities pertaining to running an office, which includes:
  • Responding to customer enquiries
  • Manage/set-up meeting rooms as required.
  • Manage office cleaning contractor(s) & ensuring compliance with contracts.
  • Providing excellent employee/customer/visitor experience
  • Ensure all relevant facilities within the office are well-maintained and can stand up to internal & external audits.

• Administrative systems/processes (i.e., visitor management system, record management, management of post facilities, manage 3rd party contracts/service providers).
• Ensure statutory and/or planned maintenance is up to date at all times; arrange any repairs/remedial works in prompt order.
• Ensure service providers and contractors meet all requirements, including following Equans safety requirements.
• Maintain office environment and its condition to exceptionally high standard.
• Lead the Health & Safety Committee.
• Maintain and manage the relationship with the building estate team.

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes. 

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• 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 we looking for? 

• IOSH (or equivalent) Health & Safety training certification.
• First Aid at Work.
• People management/leadership experience.
• Experience in an office/facilities management role, including the provision of management information (reports).
• Knowledge to manage/work with contractors.
• Managing Health and Safety within an office environment.
• Operational planning.
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness for additional training as required.

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more 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? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

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 Women Together, Encompass, Rise, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network), AccessAbility and our new Veterans & Reservist Network.

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 supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.