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Equans is looking for a Lifecycle Project manager to join our team on our contract with Birmingham Schools on a permanent basis. You will be based predominantly in Birmingham but there may be travel to other areas such Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and the South West on occasion.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• The Lifecycle Project Manager is a regional role covering both Birmingham Schools contracts, providing both a technical lead around asset management and Project delivery of each Lifecycle plan

• Being responsible for leading on any key technical disciplines that relate to Building infrastructure, Mechanical & Electrical systems associated with a Healthcare premises

• Proactively engaging with our own internal teams and our FM suppliers to identify assets that fall short of any contractual maintenance requirements and assets that need to be replaced within the 5-year lifecycle plan

• Technical support on any lifecycle works, highlighting to the local teams any relevant requirements to comply with best industry practice's which are associated with relevant Regulations, BS standards, best industry standards such as SFG20 and HBNs guidance, this will need to be illustrated within the scope of works that the Project Manager’s create

• Accountable for the creation of the V1 lifecycle plans alongside our Lifecycle Programme Manager, by overseeing what replacement requirements are needed for building fabric, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to ensure technical justification of our life cycle spend are in line with any contractual compliance. Which should be managed via a risk-based scoring system on all our assets and supported by a strong underpinning knowledge of the relevant guidance illustrated within CIBSE guidance M and ISO 15001 etc

• Being able to create a Clients Brief for any step ins, to ensure that our expectation is delivered within the supplier’s work or by our own Project Managers

• Monitor sub-contractor compliance with national standards, best practice and legislation or as required within the Project Agreement, FM Agreement and other associated contractual documentation.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• In-depth knowledge and experience of relevant processes and procedures relevant to the role, including quality assurance requirements, techniques and processes

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of building fabric and M&E disciplines across the healthcare, local government and education sectors

• Substantial understanding of relevant Department of Health, Regulatory and Legislative issues

• Having a time served technical background in electrical, mechanical or a building discipline

• Commercial and financial awareness with proven knowledge of budgetary control

• Qualified to HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline

• Accredited to either NEBOSH or IOSH and Hold SMSTS

• Understanding of the ISO 15001

• Valid driving licence

This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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), Veterans & Reservists, 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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.