Head of Project and Estates

Equans is looking for a Head of Project and Estates to join our team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth 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 is an onsite role.

The post holder will report into the Account Director and is expected to provide senior leadership to the technical service delivery for this large acute hospital site including operational delivery along with the delivery of projects. The operational budget is approximately £11m, and the expected spend on projects is in the region of £8m plus.

The post holder will lead the technical compliance and assurance function, and the senior operations management team, as well as senior project managers, 1 small works manager. In total there are 17 managers/supervisors in the team with a further 80 people below them. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a focus on the delivery of excellence and efficiency to help the already successful team continue to improve and deliver.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of operating at a senior level within operational teams, and ideally have experience of managing technical services in a healthcare environment, understanding HBN’s and HTM’s. Excellent customer service with the ability to negotiate with, and manage, senior stakeholders in the client organisations to ensure that our service delivery is within the scope of our contract and that operational efficiencies and effectiveness is maintained.

What will you deliver?

• Positively contribute to the performance, growth and profitability of the business always acting as a champion for customer care
• Implement and maintain company safety procedures throughout the development process to ensure minimal risk to personnel. To lead and complete the contract compliance, and effective delivery of the Technical Hard Service Facilities Management provision
• Support the engineering team for the contract
• Deliver value for money and ensure the agreed net profit percentage is made on all ‘Projects’ and workstreams
• Ensure all project work activities (capital, lifecycle, major works) are carried out safely and in accordance with statutory and corporate regulations and legislation, Healthcare Standards and Specifications, Total Project Management, ensuring all ‘Projects’ are managed, operated and completed with uncompromised efficiency, on time and to budget
• Work with the clients and the Project management teams to maximise the opportunities that arise from the redevelopment, variation, and lifecycle projects to deliver excellent outcomes for all parties
• Liaise with all relevant parties involved with ‘Projects’, including working with the Client to interpret and develop a brief/scope of works in order achieving sign off prior to pipeline works commencement, planning, during the works and through to completion
• Develop a contract specific plan for works (including design, procurement, PPP pack review and sign off, works/construction, commissioning, training etc) for the ‘Project’ to ensure the completion date is achieved and without incident
• Ensure that the Company and on-site processes ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared/completed for our governance process including the provision of costs, programmes, risk analysis, PPP works documentation etc. if processes are not developed/in place this role is responsible for their design and implementation
• Carry out ‘Project’ review meetings in line with Project Management good practice
• Ensure all Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations are followed where appropriate and ensure all company paperwork relevant to this is completed
• Liaise and coordinate with EQUANS Operational colleagues, sub-contractors and other Partners such that FM services are seen as a seamless service delivery
• To provide professional technical advice and support to the contract team
• To ensure that the engineering services meet to a high standard and in full compliance with all statutory, mandatory, and contractual requirements

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?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable & varied experience in construction related client-side project management or operational delivery
• Experience of healthcare service delivery at a senior level
• Thorough understanding of the principles of project management for construction
• Facilities Management experience
• Good Health & Safety knowledge

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.