Maintenance Electrician

Equans is looking for 3x Maintenance Electricians to join our team in Blackburn on a permanent basis for our Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:  
Based at Royal Blackburn Hospital, the Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for 
The Maintenance Electrician will complete electrical and some mechanical engineering activities and undertake duties for which their trained and competent to do. There is a Technical Services management team based on site that can offer specialised technical advice and who can liaise with the appropriate levels of management to facilitate all works and activities are delivered and managed in accordance with all relevant regulations and guidance.
• Carries out electrical planned and reactive maintenance on all on site infrastructure.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients and develop excellent professional working relationship to ensure a smooth running of the business.
• Organise works allocated in a timely manner and work supportively with the team.
• Carry out operational activities in a manner that ensures personal safety and in a manner that does not endanger the safety of others.
• Ensure that Equans are able to meet their statutory and contractual obligations whilst simultaneously providing an excellent service to our customers.
• Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems, monitor and assess ongoing machine/facility performance, through Planned Preventive Maintenance programme, identifying any additional works required.
• Assist in installing, commissioning, and servicing plant, equipment and specialist healthcare/ patient equipment.
• At all times maintain a smart appearance and professional manner that is representative of EQUANS in the workplace.
• Carry out and assist in planned/reactive maintenance to on-site systems.
• Flexible working hours required which may include overtime working
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Administer and complete relevant paperwork.
• Fair, consistent, and courteous attitude in all dealings at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion.
• Ensure that all issues are reported to the Technical Services Supervisor/ Technical Services Manager.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, NHS and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge always.
• Participate in the on-call system.

Impact:  
The individual will play a vital role to Equans, working alongside an already established technical team to ensure that the operations are legally and contractually compliant and represent excellence in service delivery. 

Complexity:
The primary complexities of the role are around the management of the workflow from helpdesk/ CAFM system through to completion and sign off.  We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the FM team. They will be able to demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to changing business requirements and will establish good working relationships with their team members. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications and Required Experience: 
• Apprentice trained and qualified/experienced in relevant trade (Electrical)
• Basic computer literate.
• Experience particularly in the healthcare environment. (Desirable)
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• A self-starter, good attitude, good communicator and a people person   
• Health & Safety courses qualifications (i.e. company or industry standard).
• Experience of working with contractors.
• Strong customer focus with experience of delivering high standards of Customer Service, previous FM experience within a hospital and/or PFI environment or a similar large, complex and technically demanding site would be an advantage.
• Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely.
• Experience of working within safe systems of work (SSOW) – permit to work, induction process, etc.
• Preferably experienced with HVAC, Pump systems, Lighting and Power, Fire Alarms, IPS, UPS, BMS, Generation, Passenger/ Goods Lifts, Switchgear.
• Good knowledge of It based systems such as Microsoft Office and CAFM based hand held devices.
• Sound knowledge of the practical implementation of Health & Safety.
• Experience of working within a Healthcare environment desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Required Qualifications:
• Apprentice trained and qualified/ experienced in relevant trade - Essential
• City & Guilds 2392- 10 – Initial and Periodic Testing and Inspecting - Essential
• C&G 2382-22 18th Edition Wiring regulations or equivalent (17th Edition) - Essential
• AM2 Practical Assessment - Essential
• NVQ 2356 level 3 - Desirable
• City & Guilds 2391- 52 – Initial and Periodic Testing and Inspecting - Desirable

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 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?

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.

ENGENG

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.

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Quantity Surveyor

EQUANS are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to be based in the North West. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary up to £55,000, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

General Overview

To take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated project in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues.  This is to include ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors.  In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored.  To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Control all expenditure
• Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts
• To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming
• Continual use of the sub-contract data base
• Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
• Change management control
• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
• To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
• Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work
• Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
• Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
• Process subcontractor requests for payment
• Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
• Attend project and company related meetings
• Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement
• Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
• Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times
• Be responsible for your safety and others around you
• Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
• Assisting the development and training of trainee and assistant surveyors
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development
• Any other reasonable management request

What can we offer you?

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

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Experience

• Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor within a Social Housing environment
• Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a Senior Surveyor or a Commercial Manager
• Experience of social housing, including responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works

Skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent level of numeracy
• Excellent influencing skills
• IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc.

Key Attributes

• Excellent Time Management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Prepared to work within various geographical areas
• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible & adaptable
• Good verbal and written communicator
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Resilient

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.

For more information about EQUANS, please visit:

https://www.equans.co.uk/equans

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. EQUANS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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.

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