Head of SPV Management

Equans is looking for a Head of SPV Management to join the team on a permanent basis in London. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

Management of the team to deliver management services to PFI Project Companies (SPVs) to ensure that the obligations of the Project Companies in the PFI contracts are met and the Directors of the Project Companies are sufficiently informed to manage the Project Companies.

The role includes directly managing services to two SPVs and overseeing delivery of another contract.  Key responsibilities Liaise with and report to the company Board of Directors and ensuring that the obligations under the Management Services Agreements for each Company are fulfilled.

What will you deliver?

• Ensure the management of the PFI contracts for and on behalf of the shareholders and company Board, as well as ensuring that the requirement within the Project Agreement and Schedules and associated contractual requirements are always adhered to
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the Client management teams (in particular the leader of this team) and relevant stakeholders such as School Boards, Trust Boards, local councils, neighbourhood associations, etc
• Maintain good working relationships with the contract senior leaders and SPV sub-contractor management teams
• Ensure appropriate audit and validation of sub-contractor performance is undertaken to provide assurance the SPV Boards regarding sub-contractor performance
• Ensure appropriate end of contract plans are implemented to allow the Project Company to plan for expiry of the contracts
• Ensure that all reporting obligations to the stakeholders are met, maintaining and updating the Project Diaries for the relevant projects accordingly
• Ensure all contractual insurances are maintained and renewed as required and manage the progress of any claims made against such policies
• Ensure that contract variation processes are followed, ensuring all documentation is appropriately authorised by the Parties
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are prepared and presented to the Company Boards(to be approved by the Company Board) for project finance and SPV management costs. Manage the costs to ensure approved budgets and forecasts are met
• Ensure proper and diligent management of funds is maintained in accordance with the borrowing covenants and appropriate reporting is made to lenders
• Manage the procurement and appointment of consultants and advisers, seeking Board approval where required
• Liaise with and report to the company Board as required by the Board
• Ensure that the obligations under the Management Services Agreements are fulfilled
• To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans
• To comply with the Company’s Policies, Management Plans and Procedures
• To undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may reasonably be required within the Department / Service. Significant permanent changes in duties will require agreed revisions to be made to this Job Description 

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 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?

• Experience of project / long term finance, PPP & PFI arrangements
• Excellent commercial and customer relationship skills
• Knowledge of business assurance / risk management systems
• Ability to effectively articulate arguments and influence key stakeholders, including peers and seniors
• Experience of delivering PFI Facility Management contracts
• In depth understanding of payment mechanisms in PFI contracts and systems used to track performance
• Understanding of PFI financing arrangements and financial models

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

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, and Young Professionals.

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.