Lead Project Manager (Lifecycle)

Equans is looking for a Lead Projects Manager (Lifecycle) to join our team in Birmingham on permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

You will take the lead PM LC role in supporting your team of LC Project Managers. As part of this you will be expected to take full accountability including P&L for the delivery of all Lifecycle works at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital PFI and where requested Zone 2 (Retained estate). Your role will be fundamental to supporting HoP in delivering the LC packages of works and meeting the business targets. You will need to show leadership with the team and be the Client focal point of contact at all times and be expected to cover the HOP if away from the Contract.

This role is fundamental to the delivery of all Lifecycle works on behalf of Equans and the client. Meeting the clients needs and ensuring works are delivered within budget and on time is paramount and the post holder needs to reflect this in the day-day operations. All Lifecycle must ensure a favourable financial return. The role will involve:

• Detailed discussions with Consort, Trust and Equans Estates to ensure that all projects are planned successfully
• Translate, from the project scope, specifications, design drawings and tender documents, in full compliance with all statutory requirements including CDM, Health & Safety and the Building Safety Act
• Ensuring snagging and defects are managed and closed-out within the specified timescale
• Supervising contractors, liaising with clients and other company departments during projects where necessary
• Monitor working procedures, workmanship, and performance of contractors with particular regard to health and safety. Consult closely with Technical Services, and Estates Maintenance Managers to assist with monitoring and performance measurement

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the team at the Hospital. 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 clients alike. Experience within a contractual, KPI-driven environment and exposure to a hospital PFI environment a pre-requisite.

What will you deliver?

• Full Profit & Loss responsibility for all life cycle works
• Build and sustain strong relationship with relevant stakeholders (Trust / SPV) at a senior level to ensure the continuation and growth of the pipeline for the foreseeable future
• Lead the Life cycle team to ensure all work is carried out on time & to budget
• Support and mentor your team to ensure they are accountable to run LC projects
• Support all phases of the LC Contract, from initial annual surveys, collation of asset data, liaison with the Client to seek full approval of annual surveys and delivery of all packages to meet Contractual requirements
• Support the HOP with processes and governance across the site which will make the Queen Elizabeth contract a Centre of Excellence across the business area
• Continually refining the project delivery model to ensure the right resources and approach is deployed and optimised for each project
• This is a working role so you will be expected to manage your own designated projects along with supporting those of your team to meet company objectives, post-contract with an input into pre-contract requirements emphasising customer care and business excellence
• Make sure project risks are identified and managed through effective mitigation measures. Manage the implementation of designated projects. Ensure the LC plan is maintained from inception to completion within the Contract year
• Monitoring and communicating project financial performance and administration to the HOP so that you can review targets against budget
• Oversee and support your team to co-ordinate operatives, suppliers in a planned and controlled manner ensuring efficiency and minimising costs
• Act as a point of contact for your team, managing relationships with all stakeholders, consultants and service providers
• Implement and comply with Equans policies and procedures, all legal requirements and Equans Management System best practice within Equans Group's including regular safety inspections within the allocated business area
• Detailed discussions with Trust staff and careful planning are required to ensure that works can proceed with the minimum of disruption to building users
• Ensure as necessary, all drawings, specifications and tender documents are prepared. Must adhere to requirements to be compliant with all statutory requirements including Health and safety and HTMs
• Monitor working procedures and performance of suppliers with particular regard to health and safety. Liaise closely with Technical Services Managers, and the wider Estates team to assist with asset data and meeting HTM requirements
• Support the HOP in the ‘on call’ rota as and when required, after suitable training and relevant experience is gained – this will only be to backfill with prior agreement

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus 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 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?

• Proven background in FM, maintenance delivery, and the PFI environment
• A strong people manager, who will have the ability to successfully lead, motivate and manage a diverse team and will be a natural strategic thinker with a strong commercial awareness
• Ability to show understanding of Local Authority legislation, Planning Applications, Fire and Building Regulations Approvals
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate.  A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerized estates and project management systems
• Must be able to manage people, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment
• A sound knowledge of building and engineering services design and associated British Standards
• A sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements will be required
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services
• Financially aware and able to use Equans finance software (Coupa) to support the team in the delivery of projects
• HNC /HND or equivalent qualification in a building or engineering discipline
• Good organizational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
• Considerable experience operating in the public and/or private sector with a demonstrable track record of directly managing small works within a large and complex estate is essential

This role includes a DBS Basic 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.

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