Project Manager Wakefield, England
Job description
Domain: Construction/Project Management
Job type: Standard
Schedule: Full-Time
Equans is looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Wakefield on a Permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
The Construction Project Manager will work closely with the Programme Manager, Capital Programme Lead, Equans Wakefield Operations team and its supply chain, the partnerships professional services advisors as well as the client in Wakefield Council.This role will be pivotal in helping to deliver multiple projects across the schools and corporate estate. We are looking for a Project Manager who can work in a collaborative style to support the efficient delivery of construction and facilities projects to ensure we continue to provide first class services to our partner Wakefield Council.
What will you deliver?
Design and deliver projects in line with EQUANS vision and brand adhering to the PMO processes and procedures.
Regularly reporting on the progress of projects to the Programme Manager, Capital Programme Lead and the Minor Works Board members
Develop, from first principles project documentation, such as project plans, project specification, budgets and other associated documents
Acting as a focal point for projects and implementing a consistent and professional approach.
Responsibility for liaising with the internal operations team to agree where subcontract delivery is required and manage the procurement with support from the professional services provider.
Ensuring projects meet and exceed deadlines, quality standards and budget constraints.
Identifying risks and issues and communicating these to appropriate stakeholders.
Review and manage costs, contribute to business cases and liaise with contractors and consultants
Monitor performance against plans and take corrective action where necessary.
Effectively communicate progress against plans ensuring performance measurement and key reviews are undertaken.
Organise project delivery to time, budget and agreed quality, using structured project management techniques to plan and control construction and facilities programmes
Develop and deliver an engagement strategy in line with our partners and stakeholders’ agencies and provide regular written project updates.
Ensure facilities meet current Health & Safety requirements, Building Regulations and Quality standards.
Recognise and promote collaborative working and positive safety behaviours.
This role will provide line management for the Project Assistant role
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, 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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
Proven track record of running multiple projects from Pre-Contract to completion
Experience of delivering projects involving the design and refurbishment of premises specifically schools and public buildings.
Extensive knowledge of current Health & Safety Laws, Building Regulations and Quality standards
Experience of creating briefs, specifications and overseeing tender production and evaluation of tenders from the client side or bidder’s perspective
Familiar with Project software and Project delivery plans
Good understanding of contracts, evidence of use of standard form and bespoke contracts
Excellent communication skills
Effective at developing briefs, familiar with the project procurement process and standard contract forms and confident managing construction biased projects to completion
Experience of engaging and working alongside multiple stakeholders in a public sector setting.
MS Office experience essential
Project Management Qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner or equivalent desirable Or current holder of a similar recognised Project Management qualification e.g.: MAPM CIOB RICS.
A minimum of 3 years project management experience is desirable.
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.
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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
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.
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