Lifecycle Programme Manager

Equans is looking for a Lifecycle Programme Manager to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of up to £60,000, dependent upon skills and experience, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Lifecycle replacement programme for the London School PFI portfolio of c15 schools. Ensuring the overall lifecycle planning and delivery of capital works, service variation and lifecycle projects as part of the London Schools management team, to manage site H&S, CDM, site management, snagging and hangover of every project, as required.

The team will typically be delivering 25+ projects at any one time ranging from £1k to £1M+, comprising small works, minor maintenance projects to larger and more complex lifecycle and capital works. Projects are run to tight and pre-determined timescales within the constraints of the PFI contract and should be delivered to ensure a favourable financial return.

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the London Schools management team. The individual will be able to demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to a changing workload and business imperatives while able to establish excellent working relationships within the existing team and clients alike. Experience within a contractual, KPI-driven environment and exposure to a PFI environment a pre-requisite.

What will you deliver?

• Manage works implementation to ensure projects are delivered safely; on time; on budget and are to a high standard from inception to final account stage
• Prepare and review 5 year and annual maintenance plans in conjunction with lifecycle team, prioritising projects based on budgets, condition surveys, and coordination with Equans operational team and client key stakeholders
• Ensure the project pipeline is managed in accordance with all contractual KPI requirements, while complying with Equans internal governance processes
• Make sure project risks are identified and managed through effective mitigation measures
• Monitor and communicate project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects
• Oversee the co-ordination of operatives, sub-contractors and suppliers in a planned and controlled manner ensuring efficiency and minimising costs
• Assist the commercial team in the initial contract negotiation process; project costs and delivery timescales; identifying possible conflict and problem solving as required
• Act as a point of contact, managing relationships with all stakeholders, consultants and service providers, with emphasis on client satisfaction and business excellence
• Implement and comply with Equans policies and procedures, all legal requirements and best practice within Equans including regular safety inspections within the allocated business area
• Completion and / or review of risk assessments for on-site work activities
• Produce progress and other reports, as requested, to a high standard
• Requirement to work within and around the needs of a school environment (as appropriate)

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?

• Experience operating in the public and / or private FM sector with a demonstrable track record of directly managing capital works within a large and complex estate is essential, preferably within a PFI environment
• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative as a conscientious team player
• Organised communicator with strong inter-personal skills
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills
• Computer-literate (MS Office based Products: Excel, Word, Project & PowerPoint) with a sound knowledge of CAFM/estates and project management systems
• Ability to show understanding of Local Authority legislation, Planning Applications, Fire and Building Regulations Approvals
• A sound knowledge of building and engineering services design and associated British Standards
• A sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act; Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements
• HNC /HND or equivalent qualification in electrical / mechanical engineering-Desirable
• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)-Desirable
• CDM experience & knowledge-Desirable
• Exposure to Passive Fire Protection (PFP) requirements-Desirable

This role includes a DBS Enhanced 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. 

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.