Control of Works Manager

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Control of Works Manager to join our Facilities Management team at the University of West London in Ealing. This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with a requirement to be part of the management call out rota.

The role:

• Review of task Risk Assessments, Method Statements, competencies and task programmes to ensure appropriate controls and Safe Systems of Work are in place for all tasks conducted by contractors and non-routine tasks/ projects carried out by resident teams.
• Supervise the Grounds, Fabric and M&E engineering teams. 
• Delivery of HSSE arrangements for Control of Works, including the management, implementation and ongoing support of the quality, H&S and management systems.
• Deliver Control of Works Health & Safety inductions for all non-resident contractors.
• Conduct Assurance checks and site inspections of active work to ensure compliance with agreed Safe Systems of Work and existing controls are effective.
• Administration of the UWL estate Permit to Work, site work authorisation and LOTO procedures.
• Overall management of any small works, which may be as a result of remedial actions from PPM’s/reactives, or as separately instructed by the Client.
• Working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with inclusion in the management call out rota to assist constant high-level service to client.

The person:

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Must hold a recognised electrical or mechanical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical or mechanical discipline with suitable industry experience
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, minimum IOSH managing safely required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills including IT literacy
• Demonstrate good planning, organising and prioritising skills
• Able to demonstrate use of initiative and judgement to resolve problems

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Veterans & Reservists, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability 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.