Commercial Manager - Projects
Bouygues Group
Equans is looking for a Commercial Manager - Projects to join our team across our Central and South West Region on a permanent basis. To begin with you will be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth but also expected to travel to Bristol and the Birmingham area.
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?
Leading commercial management of project lifecycle from tender through delivery to final account
Supporting the identification and management of risks at all levels (operational, financial, commercial, technical)
Managing commercial and contractual elements of variation/change control
Supporting the implementation of in-life profitability reviews (KPI2) alongside operational and financial colleagues and establishing plan to return to governed profitability if required
Correctly processing confidential/commercially sensitive information
Leading governance to ensure compliance with the requirements of the contract and Equans’ processes
Supporting quality service delivery by raising awareness of contractual responsibilities among colleagues (including contract deliverables, scope of services etc.)
Demonstrating compliance of governed positions (by audit against Equans’ commercial standards)
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?
Suitable commercial experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously within a facilities management environment, PFI or other closely related complex contracting
Educated to degree/ diploma level
Understanding and practical application of base English law applicable to contracts generally and projects within the PFI FM industry in particular
Excellent communicator
Excellent financial acumen with an ability to analyse complex data and documentation with accuracy
Skilled negotiator with proven experience in a commercial environment
Sound understanding of risk analysis and management
Thorough knowledge and experience of business assurance systems
IT literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Valid driving licence
This role includes a DBS Basic 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.
