Facilities Manager (Soft FM/Workplace Solutions)

EQUANS is looking for a Facilities Manager (soft services) to join our team in Winsford on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. 

EQUANS Services Ltd are recruiting for a Facilities Operational Manager to lead and deliver a Workplace Solutions and Face-to-Face service to Cheshire West and Chester council. This is a permanent full-time role and will report into the Head of Service Delivery. This role requires you to oversee all aspects off Workplace Solutions delivery within the scope of the contract.  The post holder will be required to deal with various challenges that arise as part of the  contract and resolve any challenges as they present. The post holder must be able to provide assurance of service delivery to Senior Management, client and customers.

What will you deliver? 

• Lead the delivery of Soft FM services, ensuring they meet contractual commitments and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Act as the main point of contact between EQUANS and Cheshire West & Chester Council for Soft FM operations, including major events and business continuity planning.

• Monitor and manage operational performance, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements.

• Oversee building security and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with fire evacuation plans and access control.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client services, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Lead, manage, and develop staff to support operational excellence within Workplace Solutions.

• Ensure financial oversight, approving and challenging expenditure related to Soft FM contracts, budgets, and resources.

• Support and oversee contract compliance, including audits of building logbooks, health & safety regulations, and KPI reporting.

• Conduct performance checks, including spot cleaning inspections and monitoring building support functions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring services remain flexible, innovative, and responsive to evolving client needs.
• What can we offer you? 

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

• 24 days increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached.
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 x 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? 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Excellent negotiation and procedural skills
• Full understanding of building compliance duties
• Ability to develop effective relations with senior management, customers, staff and clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong work ethic
• IT literate with knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Able to take a positive approach to problem solving.
• Able to adapt and support change positively.
• Conduct project reporting in line with required deadlines.
• Identify, mitigate and manage projects and operational risks.
• Hold a full driving licence

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.