Contracts Manager

EQUANS is looking for a Contracts Manager to join our refurbishment team, this is a full time permanent role.  Our head office base is Hatfield however this role will be working on sites in Kensington and Chelsea. We offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance and benefits package. 

This role is to work as part of our refurbishment team on high end retrofit projects. We are looking for someone with experience of traditional refurbishment projects of circa 20 million.

This is a new flagship contract; we are therefor looking for someone who is confident managing projects of this size.

What will you deliver? 

• Comply with all company policies and procedures and ensure that they are followed by all personnel involved in the schemes under their control
• To take ownership of all aspects of each project under their control from estimating handover through to completion
• Provide project direction, focus and consistency across a number of schemes
• Ensure staff receive adequate training to carry out their role on the project
• Assess exposure to the business for any claims from clients/consultants and residents and ensure the relevant corrective action is taken 
• Preparation and management of the Construction Phase Plan
• Preparation and management of the contract programme including Target Programmes
• Ensure that a Materials and Contractor Procurement schedule are in place to suit the proposed Target/Construction Programme
• Application of any extension of time / EWN and or cause and effect programme (in liaison with the Quantity Surveyor)
• Regular updating, review and monitoring of the project risk register
• Keeping the SHEQ job programme up to date.
• Develop strong professional relationships with Clients and their officers to help future business development

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance 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 WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we looking for? 

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager
• Social housing and refurbishment experience
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation including the safety bill.
• Understanding of local government procurement
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Full clean UK driving license

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, 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.