Junior Project Manager

Equans is looking for an Junior Project Manager to join our team in Barnsley on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Engage with the supply chain and the client to identify products & finishes that meet both contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Liaise with the Regional Technical Services Manager to scope & specify all required works
• Oversee the administration of Lifecycle budgets, forecasts, expenditure and purchasing through the Coupa procurement system.
• Plan / Schedule all works and requirements, ensuring all scheduled activities are agreed with the authority/schools
• Continually review all possible routes to delivery of works, ensuring best value and maximum budget reach for EQUANS.
• Work with the central procurement teams to identify suitable suppliers of products, materials and works packages as necessary, inclusive of inducting new suppliers to the site.
• Work with the Account Manager & Technical Teams to ensure all Construction Defects are identified and addressed
• Take a direct role in site managing subcontractors delivering works on behalf of EQUANS
• Liaise with the SHEQ support teams to ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Statutory obligations for all Lifecycle activities, including direct & main contractor led workstreams
• Liaise with the commercial support teams to draft & issue EQUANS Works Subcontracts
• Take the leading role in snagging all works delivered, providing the final approval / acceptance of completed works.
• Support the Account manager in liaising with EQUANS internal stakeholders for all planned works

What can we offer you?

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

• 25 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 including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Technical knowledge within the built environment would be an advantage.
• Understanding of the principles of working within a PFI environment (desirable).
• Able to effectively manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & telephone manner.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook & Access.
• Ability to communicate effectively to achieve the desired outcomes
• An understanding of project management systems and other management information systems on behalf of Project Managers and ensure forecasts, milestones etc. are accurate and consistent with operating guidelines.

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.

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), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

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.