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Head of Estates

Equans is looking for a Head of Estates to join our team in the West Midlands on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary banding of £60,000-£70,000, dependent upon skills and experience, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The role is based at the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust estate. The estates consists of retained sites throughout the area including Sandwell Hospital and Birmingham City Hospital as well as the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) that is due to start delivering clinical services in 2024. The new facility incorporates high level of modern services and technology both in terms of healthcare delivery and building management. Equans are working closely in partnership with the Trust to ensure the completed facility is of a good quality and able to provide a sustainable service to the area not only in respect to healthcare provision but also providing a diverse value to the local community.

The retained site contains a range of building styles and ages with the usual services you would expect to see in a complex facility such as a healthcare estate.

The role is to assist the Director of Estates in the provision and deliver of a high-quality maintenance service. The role will require the holder to take an active role in the day-to-day management of service delivery at the Trust sites including Sandwell Hospital, Birmingham City Hospital and Rowley Regis Hospital as well as potential involvement at the MMUH. Due to the wide range of services and systems installed within the building the role requires a wide range of skills and flexible nature but also provides the opportunity to work in a very rewarding environment with continued opportunity for learning and development.

The Head of Estates will be an essential member of the Senior Management Team with direct responsibility for the effective management of the Estates Operational team including Technical Service Managers and trade staff to ensure all maintenance activities comply with the statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines and contractual requirements to enable the Trust to provide their services to patients in a safe, high-quality environment.

We are looking for a strong strategic thinker with operational experience. The post holder will have excellent people management and collaborate and co-operate with other Service Providers to deliver a customer focused, cost effective and efficient maintenance service to the Trust. Whilst having an assigned responsibility for a specific part of the estate they will be expected to be able to assist and deputize for all areas as required.

What will you deliver?

Provide operational and technical expertise to the contract team
Develop of service-related continuous improvement initiatives, from conception to introduction
Develop and introduce business efficiency measures to ensure a cost effective and best value approach
Ensure the appropriate level of AP/CP expertise is provided on the contract ensuring statutory compliance Management and delivery of FM services to satisfy service level agreements/KPIs
Provide adaptability & Resilience – Technical competence with requirement to lead / influence effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement within complex healthcare environments
Provide influence & pragmatism – Able to quickly assess challenges and opportunities, offer pragmatic solutions and influence direction
Decision making - Ability to accept and work with ambiguity in resolving high volumes of often complex challenges expediently
Commercial acumen – Commercially savvy in order to drive continuous improvement opportunities
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines
Manage and co-ordinate directly employed labour and sub-contractors in reacting to breakdowns and implementing the Planned Preventative Maintenance Systems
Provide technical assurance advice across the discipline of maintenance services to include complex electrical, mechanical, building and grounds and gardens service
Review and develop the quality of service at an operational level and Control expenditure as delegated by the Director of Estates
Act as Authorised or Responsible Person qualified to Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) standard where directed and appointed
Participate in maintenance on-call Rota
On occasions travel will be required across the UK and variations in working patterns may be necessary therefore flexibility will be required

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 dependent upon skills and experience, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Car allowance of £5200 or company car
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
Onsite parking
Access to food outlets and gym within the Trust's estate
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?

Must have Electrical or Mechanical experience within a Healthcare environment preferably in a PFI or another contract provider role.
Must have 5 years post qualification experience
Set direction for the effective maintenance of the estate through continuous review and modification of the Planned Preventative Maintenance program, condition reviews and asset management for mechanical, electrical, building and grounds and gardens services.
Experience of risk management and health and Safety
Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry guidelines
HNC or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

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.

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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Project Manager

EQUANS are looking for 2 Project Manager ( Electrical & Mechanical bias ) to join our team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) on a full time, permenant basis. On offer is a competitive salary bonus scheme and excellent benefits package.

What will you deliver?

Management and supervision of life cycle and facilities based minor and major projects.
Team management, facilitating appropriate project work as well as repair to systems, plant or equipment to the required standard.
Management and supervision of sub-contractors / third parties required as part of project work, including setting to work briefs, site inductions and security clearance.
Ensuring effective communications and working relationships are enhanced with key stakeholders by regularly exceeding the standard of information and work delivered.
Support the Account Director with day-to-day activities required to deliver work in line with the project plan including safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.
Develop effective working relationships with appropriate parties at all levels.
Ability to accurately produce and analyse technical drawings.
Manage time effectively to ensure tasks are handled accurately and in time ensuring a high standard of delivery to the business and client.
Identify, implement and comply with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company and client procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, maintaining up to date knowledge including CDM regulations.
Prioritisation of work schedules and projects, delivering on time in full and to budget.

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 2xtimes 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?

Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2, Agile etc or willingness to work towards
City & Guilds / HNC / HND / NEBOSH or equivalent qualifications
Suitable relevant project experience within engineering/construction projects, including demonstrable evidence of the application of project management processes
Proven knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including Construction Design Management and Health and Safety at Work Act
Budget monitoring, commercial awareness and experience at managing contractors
Previous work experience in the nuclear sector / industrial environment advantageous
Strong understanding of the need for quality within the project environment and familiarity with the use and structure of Quality Assurance documentation • Proven ability in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Suitable relevant technical experience including the preparation of technical documentation, the review and approval of technical proposals and procedures, experience of construction, testing and commissioning activities
Experience of supervising and setting contractors/sub-contractors to work in their roles and experience in leading a project team
Strong networking ability in order to keep up to date with innovations/new practices that will add value

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.

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.

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.

Senior Technical Manager & AE Mechanical

Equans is looking for a Senior Technical Manager & Authorising Engineer (Mechanical) to join our team. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, split 50% home based and 50% site based. Covering sites across the Central Belt of Scotland and the North West. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package (information below).

We are looking for a highly competent Mechanical Manager/Engineer. You’ll be joining a dynamic and growing central engineering function, with the ability to work autonomously, and within an established group of Engineering Experts. Our team sets the standards, and strives to deliver more centrally, to support our operational colleagues.

What will you deliver?

Setting strategic direction in the management of Mechanical Healthcare compliance and safety
Building relationships with contract Mechanical representatives, including strong ties with our external Ventilation and Medical Gas Authorising Engineers
Acting as the single point of contact for our external Ventilation and Medical Gas Authorising Engineers. Using your experience, provide Authorised Person support as required
Promoting good practices to contract representatives, and acting as a conduit between operations and senior operational leaders, ensuring the effective management, governance, communication and oversight
Interpreting and distributing Mechanical/Healthcare safety and compliance requirements, guidance, and information, including changes, to keep our operational teams and leaders up to date with current standards, and how this is to be adhered to by EQUANS
Act as EQUANS Mechanical Healthcare expert
Supporting in the procurement, setting to work, and monitoring of key service providers, ensuring inspections, maintenance, repairs, testing and verification activities are carried out to the correct standard.
Developing robust demarcation agreements between EQUANS and our clients regarding mechanical responsibilities, and represent EQUANS at client meetings
Act as an Authorising Engineer for Mechanical Systems (Mechanical/FGas/Water Hygiene) ensuring the EQUANS/(S)HTM Safe Systems of Work are managed and adhered to by our field operational teams
Carry out technical training and Assessments and Appointments as governed by the relevant Mechanical Safety Rules
Audit contract in accordance with the (S)HTM or EQUANS Rules requirements
Support our PFI contracts specifically in relation to Maintenance and Lifecycle planning
Support the review of data during mobilisation periods, and assisting operations with the prioritisation of remedial works to achieve compliance

What can we offer you?

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

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
Single private medical insurance
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?

Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience in Engineering and Management
Member of a relevant Institution e.g. IMechE, CIBSE, IET
Sound knowledge and understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Safety systems
Experience of engineering operational delivery in a Healthcare environment
Good understanding and working knowledge of PFI contracts and SHTM/HTM requirements
Good knowledge of general compliance in Facilities Management
Experience working in a highly competent, multi discipline engineering team
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.)

Specific Trade Qualifications and/or Experience:

Esssential

Authorised Person experience in either Medical Gas, Critical Vent, or both
Relevant Trade Qualifications or Apprenticeship
Significant experience working within the Healthcare environment managing Medical Gas/Critical Vent systems, or both

Desirable

Authorised Person experience in Mechanical disciplines
Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH) or equivalent
Auditing Training or previous experience
Accident and Incident investigation training or experience including report writing
Permit to Work, Risk Assessment and Method Statement training or experience
Familiarity with relevant regulatory, legislative requirements and British Standards as applicable

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.

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.

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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.

Contract Manager

Equans is looking for a Contract Manager to join our team in Bridgend on a permanenty 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.

What will you deliver?

Manage the Hard Services across the south of the UK, ensuring all available resources work in a collaborative manner
Accountable for the financial performance of the contracts
Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with the Client and related Client organisation
Ensure mobile personnel manage the contract to the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as they apply to technical and related services
Monitor and develop direct reports through training and regular reviews
Deliver training and corporate briefings
Ensure that all risks relating to safety, health, environment and quality are effectively managed through the use of risk assessments, PPE, training and company procedures to ensure a safe working environment for both employees and clients
Review the monthly audit checks demonstrating legislative compliance within scope of service delivery streams and to escalate to the portfolio director as necessary
Work with the mobile teams in planning, implementing and monitoring the standards of all works relating to the PPM schedule and reactive works
Work with the operational and support teams to ensure all completion times for planned, corrective and reactive works are correctly logged and recorded within the company’s asset management system

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 2x 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?

Able to drive successful contract negotiations and business improvement initiatives.
Recognised industry standard qualification relating to Hard services.
Technical background essential
Clean Driving licence
Previous contract management experience
Team working experience.
Able to drive profit improvement through both sales generation and cost saving initiatives in a collaborative manner with the operations teams
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
Experience of using a CAFM system
Suitable experience and track record in working in Facilities Management
Suitable knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems and F-gas legislation

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.

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.

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.

Senior Technical Assurance Manger (Audit)

Equans is looking for a Senior Technical Assurance Manager (Audit) to join our team. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, split 50% home based and 50% site based. Covering sites across the Central Belt of Scotland. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package (information below).

We are looking for a highly competent, operationally focussed Engineering/Technical Manager. You’ll be joining a dynamic and growing central engineering function, with the ability to work autonomously, and within an established group of Engineering Experts.

What will you deliver?

Acting as the central audit and compliance specialist in Scotland, you’ll be responsible for auditing and supporting a broad spectrum of customer contracts, including within the Manufacturing, Transport, Central Government, Industrial, Retail, Leisure, Healthcare, Education and Corporate Sectors. These will include Private and Public Sector customers (inc. PFI).
Ensure compliance standards and documentation are understood and implemented by the contract engineering/compliance teams.
Provide advice to strategic leaders and Subject Matter Expert support (in your specialist discipline) to the Divisions Operational teams regarding all aspects of general Compliance.
Responsible for the development and delivery of an independent Technical Assurance Auditing Programme in Scotland, supported by the Head of Technical.
You will be expected to build strong collaborative relationships with our operational teams and clients to provide SME assistance to our contracts, supporting closure of Audit No-Conformances, and championing standardisation across the region.
Support in the procurement, setting to work and monitoring of key service providers, ensuring inspections, maintenance, testing, verification and repairs are carried out to the correct standard.
support the review of data during mobilisation periods, and assist operations with the prioritisation of remedial works to achieve compliance.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support across the business including into bids, projects, new opportunities and day to day operational support, including advice and guidance on best practice standards, system and operational asset performance improvements.

What can we offer you?

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

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
Single private medical insurance
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?

Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience in Engineering and Management
Member of a relevant Institution e.g. IMechE, CIBSE, IET
Health and Safety Qualification NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent
Auditing training and/or significant previous experience
Relevant trade qualifications or apprenticeship
Sound knowledge and understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Safety systems
Good understanding and working knowledge of PFI contracts and (S)HTM requirements
Good knowledge of general compliance in Facilities Management
Experience working in a highly competent, multi discipline engineering team
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.)
Demonstrate significant experience or understanding of operational estates management, including posts held at a senior level
Permit to Work, Risk Assessment and Method Statement training or experience
Understanding of Written Schemes of Examination
Familiarity with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements and British Standards

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.

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.

(EQNENG)

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.

Co-ordinating Authorising Engineer and Technical Manager

Equans is looking for a Co-ordinating Authorising Engineer and Technical Manager to join our team. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, split 50% home based and 50% site based. Covering sites across the Central Belt of Scotland. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package (information below).

We are looking for a highly competent Electrical Manager/Engineer. You’ll be joining a dynamic and growing central engineering function, with the ability to work autonomously, and within an established group of Electrical Experts.

What will you deliver?

Setting the strategic direction in the management of electrical compliance and safety in Scotland
Building relationships with contract Electrical representatives
Promoting good electrical safety practices to contract representatives, and acting as a conduit between operations and senior operational leaders, ensuring the effective management, governance, communication and oversight
Acting as a key member of the Electrical Authorising Engineer group
Interpreting and distributing electrical safety and compliance requirements, guidance, and information, including changes, to keep our operational teams and leaders up to date with current standards, and how this is to be adhered to by EQUANS
Act as EQUANS Electrical expert when evaluating designs
Support in the procurement, setting to work, and monitoring of key service providers, ensuring inspections, maintenance and repairs are carried out to the correct standard.
To ensure the EQUANS/(S)HTM Safe Systems of Work for High and Low Voltage (HV/LV) systems are managed and adhered to by our field operational teams
Carry out technical training and Assessments and Appointments as governed by the HV/LV Safety Rules
Audit contract in accordance with the (S)HTM or EQUANS Rules requirements
Support our PFI contracts specifically in relation to Maintenance and Lifecycle planning
Support the review of data during mobilisation periods, and assisting operations with the prioritisation of remedial works to achieve compliance
Post holder will provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support across the business including into bids, projects, new opportunities and day to day operational support, including advice and guidance on best practice standards, system and operational asset performance improvements.
Have significant Electrical maintenance/safety experience and be proficient at drafting detailed technical reports and be able to support and actively lead accident or operational incident investigations.
Be able to support and deliver in house training, increasing our self-delivery capabilities.

What can we offer you?

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

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
Partner level private medical insurance
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?

Educated to degree level in engineering or equivalent through experience
Preferably a member of a relevant Institution.
Experience of Facilities Management in a related Services environment (Manufacturing, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Commercial facilities etc.)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.)
Leadership and/or Management qualifications, with previous line management experience
Commercially astute, with a natural understand for the complexities of PFI and Private Sector contracts, and how decisions EQUANS makes will have an impact on financial performance

Specific Trade Qualifications and/or Experience:

Essential

City and Guilds 236 A&B or 2360 parts 1 and 2 or 2330 or equivalent apprenticeship
City & Guilds 2394 / 2395 or 2391 Electrical Testing & Inspection
Authorised Person experience in HV and/or LV Discipline
Relevant Trade Qualifications or Apprenticeship
Understanding of Electrical Test and Inspection documentation

Desirable

Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH) or equivalent18th Edition Wiring Regs
First Aid trained
Auditing Training or previous experience
Accident and Incident investigation training or experience including report writing
Permit to Work, Risk Assessment and Method Statement training or experience
Familiarity with relevant regulatory, legislative requirements and British Standards as
applicable

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.

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.

(EQNENG)

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.

Senior Fire Safety Assurance Manager

Equans is looking for a Senior Fire Safety Assurance Manager to join our team. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, split 50% home based and 50% site based. Covering sites across the Central Belt of Scotland. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package (information below).

We are looking for a highly competent Fire Safety specialist. You’ll be joining a dynamic and growing central engineering function, with the ability to work autonomously, and within an established group of Subject Matter Experts.

What will you deliver?

Setting the strategic direction in the management of fire safety projects and fire safety compliance standards
Building relationships with contract client Fire representatives
Promoting good fire safety practices to contract Fire Safety Representatives, and acting as a conduit between operations and senior operational leaders, ensuring the effective management, governance, communication and oversight
Acting as a key member of the Fire Safety Assurance Governance Committee
Interpreting and distributing fire safety requirements, guidance, and information, including changes, to keep our operational teams and leaders up to date with current legislation, and how this is to be adhered to by EQUANS
Specifically, providing the interpretation and application of the provisions of legislation in The Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO), NHS Scotland ‘Fire code’ Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 85 and other guidance
Overseeing and analysing complaints relating to issues of fire safety, looking for key trends across the Division, and formulating solutions to prevent re-occurrence
Liaising with emergency services on behalf of EQUANS, and/or clients, ensuring that scheduled and adhoc visits (particularly following Fires) are managed proactively and competently
Support in the procurement, setting to work and monitoring of Fire related PPM and Remedial projects, ensuring inspections and repairs are carried out to the correct standard
Where required, undertaking fire safety inspections on High-Risk sites, and prepare reports for EQUANS operational offices where the size and complexity would allow
Act as EQUANS Fire expert when evaluating fire safety design submissions
Support operations with the development of a Fire Safety insourcing strategy, inc training, for the self-delivery of Fire activities, and monitoring the implementation of these to ensure statutory compliance
Sourcing training and providing mentoring for staff on the upcoming release of the Fire Safety Act (2023), to ensure new regulations are understood and adhered to
Support our PFI contracts specifically in relation to Maintenance and Lifecycle planning
Support procurement/operations with the compliant scoping and sourcing of competent Fire contractors
Development and delivery of Fire specific induction training
Developing/delivering an Auditing Programme, so that issues are identified proactively and addressed by contracts, with the support of the Fire SME
Support the review of data during mobilisation periods, and assisting operations with the prioritisation of remedial works to achieve compliance

What can we offer you?

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

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
Single private medical insurance
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?

Member of recognised professional body in relation to Fire Safety Management
Significant, detailed knowledge of Fire Safety Compliance requirements, and an ability to take these requirements and clearly articulate them to non-technical staff
Recognised qualification in a fire safety discipline with previous experience working in a senior Fire Safety Management role
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Sound knowledge and understanding of working in the Facilities Management environment
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.)
Commercially astute, with a natural understand for the complexities of PFI and Private Sector contracts, and how decisions EQUANS makes will have an impact on financial performance

Specific Trade Qualifications and/or Experience:

Good working knowledge in building fire safety and building engineering services
Previous experience within the building/fire safety industry at Management level
Good understanding of H&S risks
Experienced with IT and data base skills
Active listening skills
Effective communication and presentation skills both verbal and non-verbal.
Technical report writing skills
Influencing and negotiating skills
Able to investigate and solve problems

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.

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.

(EQNENG)

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.

Regional Facilities Manager

Equans is looking for a Regional Facilities Manager to join our team working across Sidcup / Uxbridge and Edmonton on a 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.

This role holder is responsible for all aspects of TFM service delivery at the site(s) across the region. Lead the engagement with building users’ groups and employee forums to understand perceptions of performance of the services and how the services could be better tailored to the client in the future. Responsible for the delivery of Additional Works that are identified as a result of our fixed service delivery.

Liaising with the Customer, on-site Teams, internal Equans departments/teams and Sub-Contractors to ensure the TFM contract at site(s) level is delivered within the terms of the contract.

This role will have an emphasis on customer service and will be point of contact and escalation for all site(s) related activity, making sure the service on all sites is delivered and compliant with company procedures

What will you deliver?

Maintaining good strong relationships with the customer and all internal stakeholders
Ensure that quality is monitored via completing site audits/visits
Complete and provide accurate daily/weekly/monthly reporting to EQUANS senior management/client
Attend Client meetings as required
Monitoring and control costs associated with all tasks
Manage the recruitment, retention, motivation, performance and development of the team against clear objectives
Ensure all training requirements of the team are met and recorded
Contributes to budget planning and reviews financial performance against budget
Other management and operational duties that may be required from time to time to provide cover and resilience for services on site.
Act as escalation for all emergencies/issues, escalating further accordingly
Correct level of Technical Appointments is in place to delivery services across the region Responsible for additional works WIP for the sites / additional works to be completed on time and on budget / all PPM programmes to deliver full scope of services within SLA / correct level of Technical Appointments are in place to delivery services across the region
Flexible working will be required in order to meet client expectations

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 2x 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?

Able to take a proactive approach to work and demonstrate good time management, working to deadlines and adhering to set procedures.
Team player capable for leading and focusing team members to achieve their objectives.
Knowledge of key legislation relating to the delivery of FM services
Strong delegation and support skills
Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, CAFM Systems)

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.

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.

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.

Technical Manager

Equans is looking for a Technical Manager to join our HMCTS contract, this role can be based anywhere across the UK on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will take an active role in the consistent Technical Operations Delivery across the Operational structure. The role fulfils the needs associated with implementation, management and delivery of contractual and legal requirements on the HMCTS contract. This customer facing role will also be the first point of contact for technical assistance required by the regional and functional teams and will liaise with our AEs in order to best determine how to maintain contractual, company, legal and regulatory compliance.

What will you deliver?

Manage risk through refreshed delivery elements as well as areas of special focus such as services improvement plans, management of the technical appointment register and review of service specifications and standards.
Provide support to the operational teams by being the link between the central technical team and the contract Operational teams
Provide Technical Leadership support as a functional Subject Matter Expert to both the Operational Team and the central technical teams
Work with the Technical Manager (projects) on programmes of work benefiting Equans and HMCTS.
Draw on account and business wide resource to resolve operational and compliance issues.
Develop and manage SWOT associated with Seasonal delivery, such as the Winter and Summer Infrastructure programmes.
Implement and maintain a contract technical resource training matrix with the regional operations teams.
Work with the account Training Manager to understand the technical needs and the training requirements to deliver the account services requirements in line with Contractual and Legislative needs.
Supporting the client and any independent auditors on the compliance audit regime ensuring any remedial actions are closed out.
Work with the Head of Technical and the technical & Compliance Manager as well as the wider team to ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, always maintaining up to date knowledge.

What can we offer you?

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

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2x 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?

Experience particularly in the Facilities Management environment
Extensive compliance experience associated to +5 years delivery at a senior level within a contract.
Extensive Management experience in delivery of +£10m Engineering Operations, Public or Private sector.
Delivery of ongoing transformational experience alongside BAU delivery of a challenging account.
Extensive experience in managing structured customer expectations while providing efficiency of delivery, alongside a customer third party audit structure.
HNC / HND technical discipline or degree or equivalent experience in appropriate field (Mechanical Systems)
Demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to changing business requirements, and will establish good working relationships with their team members

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.

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.

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.

Contract Manager

Equans is looking for a Conract Manager to join our team in the North East region on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on skills, knowledge and experience, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

To ensure compliance with all statutory and company procedures across the stakeholder groups
Ensure that all risks relating to (SHEQ) safety, health, environment and quality are effectively managed through the use of RAMS, PPE, training and company procedures to ensure a safe working environment for employees, clients and end users
Develop effective working relationships with operational personnel, business partners, suppliers and sub-contractors to improve contractual operational performance.
Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with the Client and related Client organisations
Manage the client service delivery, which is spread over a number of locations, by ensuring all available resources work in a collaborative manner
Agree and maintain a clear business plan for the appointed contract
Set, monitor and control SLA’s and KPI’s seeking opportunities to provide added value across the delivery stakeholders
Ensure mobile personnel manage the contract to the agreed SLA’s and KPI’s as they apply to technical and related services.
work with the mobile teams in planning, implementing and monitoring the standards of all works relating to the PPM schedule and all reactive works
Accountable for the financial performance of the contract and the review the monthly audit checks demonstrating legislative compliance within scope of service delivery streams and to escalate to the Account Manager as necessary
Develop and Monitor direct reports through training and regular reviews

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on skills, knowledge and experience , car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2xtimes 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?

Previous contract management experience and a good knowledge of building services and legislation
Experience and track record in working in Facilities Management with a technical background.
PFI experience
Must have the ability to think clearly in extreme circumstances.
H&S Qualification / M&E Qualifications / Water Systems and Legionella Control – HSG274
Experience of using a CAFM system and a full clean driver’s licence.
Asbestos awareness
Able to interact with stakeholders within Equans Services, the clients, other service partners and suppliers.
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and to work as part of a team.
Flexible and adaptable to change.

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.

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.

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.