Lifecycle & Handback Support Manager

Equans are looking for a Lifecycle & Handback Support Manager to join our team in Southeast London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will lead and support the delivery of Lifecycle works, small works, and contract variations across the Bromley, Lewisham, Sutton, and Deptford sites, ensuring all works are planned, delivered, and closed out safely, compliantly, and to the required contractual and quality standards 

The role plays a critical part in ensuring PFI Handback readiness, acting as a key delivery lead for Lifecycle activity and supporting the wider contract team in achieving full compliance with Handback Requirements. This includes assurance of asset condition, documentation, and evidence to demonstrate that the Authority’s Handback Conditions will be met or exceeded.

Working closely with Facilities Managers, Operations Teams, the Supply Chain, and Project Teams, the post holder will ensure works are effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered with minimal disruption to secure 24/7 environments.

The role is integral to both business-as-usual service delivery and the successful transition and close-out of the PFI contracts.

We require a confident manager with PFI experience working in secure environments, who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering high‑quality work.

This role requires candidates who have previously had CTC and NPPV2 checks, or the ability to pass both checks.

What will you deliver?

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of assigned Lifecycle works, small works, and variations across the contract
• Act as the key site-based interface between subcontractors, site teams, and the wider project and operations teams
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within scope, and to agreed quality and cost parameters
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies that could impact programme or Handback outcomes
• Ensure full compliance with EQUANS Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture across all works
• Ensure statutory compliance is maintained and evidenced across Lifecycle activities
• Take the lead on key elements of PFI Handback delivery, specifically through effective Lifecycle planning and execution
• Support the delivery of client Handback Condition Surveys and remedial works arising from survey outcomes
• Ensure asset data, records, certifications, and O&M documentation are accurate, complete, and maintained in line with contractual requirements
• Provide assurance to the senior management team that Lifecycle works materially support Handback compliance
• Actively support the wider Handback strategy and governance arrangements across the contracts
• Liaise effectively with clients, Pco representatives, stakeholders, Facilities Managers, and internal EQUANS teams
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors to ensure performance, quality, and compliance
• Ensure contractual obligations are consistently met, evidenced, and auditable
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and handover documentation

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus 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 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?

• Proven experience in a Facilities Manager, Lifecycle Manager, or similar senior operational role
• Demonstrable experience working within a PFI environment, ideally approaching or within Handback
• Experience operating in 24/7 secure environments with complex, multi-layered client and stakeholder structures
• Strong experience in contractor and supply chain management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities effectively

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.

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.