Senior Lifecycle Fund Manager

Equans is looking for 3 x Senior Lifecycle Fund Manager’s to join our team 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.

The Lifecycle Fund Management team provides strategic oversight of long-term asset investment, managing lifecycle funds, validating asset replacement requirements, forecasting future expenditure, and ensuring contractual obligations are delivered efficiently and sustainably. 

The role holder will oversee compliance with all contractual lifecycle obligations across the portfolio ensuring fund sufficiency is maintained through strategic planning and optimisation. Lead complex technical assessments for high-value asset interventions, validate contract compliance, and provide strategic oversight of condition survey programmes. Interface with capital projects teams on lifecycle implications and ensure project deliverables meet strategic lifecycle requirements.

This role can be based from any UK location with some additional travel

What will you deliver?

Strategic Direction & Coordination

• Define and communicate regional/sector lifecycle priorities aligned with overall portfolio strategy
• Coordinate lifecycle delivery across 8-12 PFI contracts within region/sector
• Optimise regional/sector performance balancing competing priorities and constraints
• Monitor and report on regional/sector portfolio performance to Fund Management Director
• Ensure consistent application of lifecycle standards and frameworks across region/sector

Performance Management

• Deliver contractual lifecycle obligations across 30-40 assets within region/sector
• Track portfolio performance metrics including fund sufficiency, budget accuracy, and compliance
• Ensure technical delivery protecting £200-300M in asset value
• Manage contractor relationships worth £3-5M annually within region/sector

Budget Management

• Budget responsibility for regional/sector lifecycle expenditure of £5-8M annually
• Authority to approve lifecycle interventions up to £500k per project
• Manage spend within budget achieving forecast accuracy of ±5%
• Implement cost control measures ensuring interventions remain within approved budgets

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop 3-5 year lifecycle plans for regional/sector portfolio aligned with overall strategy
• Lead financial planning and forecasting within strategic framework set by Director
• Monitor fund sufficiency for regional/sector portfolio ensuring adequate reserves
• Prepare and submit budget proposals and forecasts to Lifecycle Director
• Report monthly on financial performance, variances, and corrective actions
• Balance short-term operational needs with medium-term strategic objectives (3-7 years)

Strategic Contribution

• Lead on regional/sector strategy for Asset Management, Sustainability and Compliance
• Provide leadership in strategic planning and portfolio optimisation within region/sector
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across regional/sector contracts
• Optimize regional/sector lifecycle delivery across 8-12 contracts considering varying priorities and constraints

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 2x 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?

• Minimum 10+ years experience in asset/lifecycle management with 5+ years at management level
• Minimum 3 years experience at senior technical management level
• Proven track record managing budgets of £5M+
• Experience managing teams of 5-15 technical professionals
• Experience in PFI/PPP contracts within construction or facilities management
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget
• Deep technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and building services engineering
• Proven ability to lead complex technical assessments for high-value interventions (£500K-£2M)
• Expert knowledge of lifecycle planning methodologies and fund sufficiency calculations
• Strong understanding of PFI/PPP contractual requirements and compliance obligations
• Experience in technical validation and quality assurance
• Proven track record managing budgets of £5-8M
• Advanced contract management and commercial negotiation skills
• Understanding of fund sufficiency calculations and lifecycle financial planning
• Experience leading and developing teams of 5-15 professionals
• Strong stakeholder management at Regional Director and Operations Manager level
• Ability to influence and drive performance across multiple contracts
• Performance management and talent development capabilities
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional working

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, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

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.