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Equans is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team at Manchester Joint Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The post holder will lead and deliver complex, high-value projects (£5m+ portfolio) as a senior member of the project management team. Take full P&L accountability, mentor junior PMs, drive business development, and maintain strategic client relationships across various delivery models (principal/prime contractor, management fee, traditional contracting, design & build).

What will you deliver?

• Lead projects from inception to post-completion assessment
• Develop strategic, operational, and tactical programmes (e.g., RIBA Plan of Work)
• Deliver or exceed agreed margins through proactive financial management
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks; deliver projects without LADs
• Provide strategic commercial input to senior management
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Lead bid submissions and tender processes
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships
• Contribute to pipeline development and revenue forecasting
• Monitor project financial performance using 'Gestion' and business systems
• Ensure compliance with RIBA stages, CDM regulations, and statutory requirements
• Manage Work Method Statements, Risk Assessments, COSHH, and CDM documentation
• Maintain SafeSite compliance and conduct regular audits
• Maintain highest H&S standards across all sites (target: 0 AFR)
• Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, junior PMs, technical staff, and contractors

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, 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?

• RICS, CIOB, CEng, or Graduate/Higher Technician status in construction technology (preferably building services
• Previous experience of varied contracting/PM consultancy; proven track record delivering £5m+ projects
• Comprehensive understanding of RIBA stages and CDM regulations; ability to deliver across multiple delivery models; strong construction knowledge including project programmes, task sequencing, and critical path analysis
• Strong understanding of P&L management, COP, and ACTU processes
• Proven ability to deliver/exceed margin targets
• Commercial negotiation skills at senior level
• Experience in direct line/matrix management of technical, professional, and trade staff
• Experience in PFI and government contracts/environments-Desirable
• Strong understanding of listed buildings and heritage projects-Desirable
• Knowledge of healthcare or critical infrastructure environments-Desirable

This role includes a DBS Standard 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.