Clerk of Works

Equans is looking for a Clerk of Works to join our team in Manchester. This is a full-time, 6 month FTC role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus and benefits package.

You will support the delivery of construction, regeneration and M&E projects across multiple sites. Working closely with Project Managers, you will oversee site operations, ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently, and maintain high standards of quality, compliance and customer service.

What will you deliver?

• Manage site operations to deliver works safely, efficiently, and in line with time, cost, quality, CDM 2015, and company requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring excellent service and effective resolution of enquiries and complaints.
• Plan and prepare sites, ensuring resources, equipment, and personnel are available and deployed effectively.
• Lead, develop, and motivate teams, including performance management, coaching, recruitment, and competency development.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Ensure all health, safety, environmental, and compliance requirements are met, including risk assessments and investigations where required.
• Work closely with colleagues, auditors, customers, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Experience within regeneration and construction projects is desirable.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Proven and extensive experience within a similar role
• Operational and technical experience with demonstrated potential ideally from a building services M&E background with appreciation of building fabric trades.
• Technical expertise, qualifications or apprenticeship in a craft skill or engineering discipline would be an important pre-requisite of the role
• Proven experience in fast pace high volume Project Supervision delivery of projects or work packages up to the value of £500 Thousand – £2 Million.
• Ability to plan and organise their work effectively to meet changing environments and needs
• Proven track record to the successful delivery of multi task building services related projects
• Ability to liaise with and supervise contractors
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis
• To be able to communicate at all levels, with excellent written and oral skills
• To be self-motivated and to be able to motivate others, to be reliable and to be able to act with responsibility
• IT skills required with specific reference to the Microsoft suite of packages
• Hold sufficient Health and Safety (CDM) experience that allows the effective running of projects. Holds or working towards NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• A minimum H&S qualification of SMSTS level or above

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

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 building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence – empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey. »

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.  To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.