PFI Asset Manager

Equans is looking for a PFI Asset Manager to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive and benefits package.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Asset Management systems and operations across the Equans London Schools portfolio of c15 PFI Schools and assisting the Lifecyle Manager in the delivery of the overall lifecycle replacement plans in conjunction with the Equans London Schools management team and operational teams, including assisting in the delivery of capital works, service variation and lifecycle projects as part of the project delivery team as required.

The Asset Manager will ensure that the Asset Management systems and operations across the Equans London Schools portfolio of c15 PFI Schools are maintained and accurate to ensure contractual compliance and a safe school environment and assist the Lifecyle Manager in the delivery of the overall lifecycle replacement plans in conjunction with the Equans London Schools management team and operational teams.

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and rigour to the Equans London School management. The individual will be able to demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to a changing workload and business imperatives while able to establish excellent working relationships within the existing team and stakeholders alike. Experience within a contractual environment maintaining asset management systems and databases is essential, ideally in a PFI / government environment.

What will you deliver?

• Ensure that asset registers, databases and CAFM systems are maintained and accurate at all times
• Liaising with the Equans Lifecycle, CAFM, and Helpdesk teams to ensure consistency of all asset management records
• Collaborate with the relevant Equans teams in the scheduling of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and remedial works as required
• Provide asset reporting systems to the Equans London Schools management and operation teams, and client representatives
• Generate periodic reports for client reporting and performance reports to identify areas for improvement
• Assist the London Schools management and operational teams in the delivery of lifecycle replacement and upgrade projects
• Support in developing annual maintenance plans in conjunction with the Lifecycle manager and Equans London Schools teams, and client representatives as required
• Monitor, report and communicate asset financial performance
• Assist in the co-ordination of operatives, sub-contractors and suppliers in a planned and controlled manner ensuring asset efficiency and minimising costs
• Act as a point of contact, managing relationships with all stakeholders, consultants and service providers, with emphasis on client satisfaction and business excellence
• Implement and comply with Equans’ policies and procedures, all legal requirements and best practice including regular safety inspections within the allocated business area
• Completion and / or review of risk assessments for on-site work activities
• Produce progress and other reports, as requested, to a high standard
• Requirement to work within and around a school environment (as appropriate)

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary 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?

• Demonstrable experience in asset management for an FM provider
• Thorough understanding of the principles of asset management
• Experience CAFM systems in an FM environment
• qualification in project management (e.g. Prince2) and H&S (e.g. IOSH)-Desirable
• experience of PFI project delivery-Desirable
• experience in PFI schools / healthcare / government contracts-Desirable

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 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.