General Manager

Equans is looking for a General Manager – Hard FM to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

Responsible for the management and delivery for the UHL contract.  To facilitate Hard FM activities undertaking the functional, technical and management aspects of the FM contract with respect to planned/reactive maintenance, project work and lifecycle programme requirements.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a PFI and healthcare setting, a technical background either mechanical or electrical, commercial and financial acumen and excellent stakeholder management.

What will you deliver?

• Responsible for the delivery of hard services to the highest standard, ensuring the effective management of staff, the provision of excellent customer service and compliance with contract and company requirements
• Assist with the effective management of contractual performance, including the incurrence of financial penalties, to ensure that all services under your control are delivered to the contract specification and that all changes, developments and additional services are recorded accordingly with the commercial activity of the contract
• Exercise financial and commercial controls in the management of expenditure and income within agreed budgets. To maximise profitability of operations and deliver ongoing cost savings
• Lead and manage service delivery and customer contact, to ensure the provision of highest impressions of quality, customer care, proactivity and professionalism to our customer/clients and staff
• Manage the business cost effectively with respect to supply chain efficiency in order to achieve best value for money in the procurement of services and goods
• Manage all associated subcontracted services and to ensure that subcontractors are able to carry out their duties in a safe and timely manner and that work is contractually compliant.  Complete all associated paperwork and conduct regular service review meetings
• Submit quotations, estimates and tenders for additional work as requested and to be responsible for the preparation, accuracy and processing of all accounts following completion of projects/events, in accordance with company guidelines and procedures
• Manage resource requirements for the Hard FM service, including the provision of labour and materials
• Ensure compliance in the completion of COSHH and Risk Assessment records and all associated health and safety documentation, ensuring industry legislation and company quality systems are adhered to and that these areas are effectively managed at all times
• Meet with the client, Hard FM team, suppliers and subcontractors when necessary in order to maintain appropriate levels of service
• Fulfil health and safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, 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?

• A strong Leader who is able to demonstrate technical experience in managing contracts with critical services in a 24/7, 365 environments
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills
• Previous experience within a healthcare setting
• Previous experience with PFI
• Commercial acumen
• Financial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management
• A strategic individual who has strong customer relationship skills and can position themselves as their trusted advisor for the Client
• An inspiring leader & influencer with imagination and a track record of innovation

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.