Programme Planner

EQUANS is looking for a Programme Planner to join our team in Manchester on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Initially, the post holder will be based at Manchester joint Hospitals.

The role requires effective co-ordination of the various projects  programme’s  and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising. It also includes the co-ordination of the new capability for the business to enable effective change and realisation of projected benefits. The programme manager is responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the overarching programme. They will develop and maintain the programme environment to support each individual project within it. To work as part of a team to build on reputation, capability and delivering efficiently to ensure the projects team maintains a strong project pipeline and develop new leads and clients.

What will you deliver?

• Planning and designing the programme and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action 
• Defining the programme’s governance arrangements
• Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme – focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the programme, and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programmes and corporate, technical and specialist standards
• Providing a real time reporting functionality 
• Analysing and reporting on the delivery of new products or services from projects with reference to the level of quality, time, and budget constraints, in accordance with the programme plan and programme governance arrangements
• Ensuring there is allocation of common resources and skills within the programme’s individual projects by identifying requirements and advising the Senior Management Team
• Managing third party contributions to the programme
• Managing communications with all stakeholders
• Identify and Manage both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
• Identify and Manage risks to the programme’s successful outcome
• Initiating extra activities and other management interventions wherever gaps in the programme are identified or issues arise
• Reporting the progress of the programme at regular intervals to the PMO Associate Director
• To develop business opportunities within and external to the contract where appropriate
• Support and look to integrate effectively with other BYES contracts for mutual benefit, some travel will be required as part of this role due to its nature

What can we offer you?

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

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

• Good knowledge of programme and project management methods including MSP and APM/PRINCE2
• Appropriate professional institute membership or working towards
• Construction/MEP bias/background
• Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise project teams on their projects in relation to the programme
• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes
• Sound business case development and approvals skills
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Full clean driving licence

This role includes a DBS Enhanced 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 of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions 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.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

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.