Mechanical + Electrical Lifecycle Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland
Wakefield
1 week ago
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Equans is looking for a Mechanical + Electrical Lifecycle Project Manager to join our team in Wakefield 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.


What will you deliver?

  • Project Management, ensuring all M+E Projects are managed, operated, and completed with uncompromised efficiency, on time and to budget.
  • Liaison with all relevant parties involved with Projects, including working with the Client to interpret and develop a brief/scope of works in order achieving sign off prior to works commencement, planning, during the works and through to completion.
  • Responsibility for delivering a significant financial amount in variations/lifecycle.
  • Follow the Company and on‑site development’s process ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared/completed including the provision of costs, programmes, risk analysis, PPP works documentation etc.
  • Ensure all Project files are maintained to provide a fully auditable administrative trail in line with ISO accreditation.
  • Produce an overall plan for works (including design, procurement, PPP pack review and sign off, works/construction, commissioning, training etc) for the Project to ensure the completion date is achieved and without incident.
  • Procure competent Mechanical and Electrical Contractors to carry out the design, works/construction, and commissioning of the proposed development.
  • Monitor the progress of the design, works/construction and testing and commissioning activities and action accordingly to ensure the works are completed within the time, budget, and safety and to the required quality.
  • Liaison and management of the performance of preferred suppliers/subcontractors to include controlling, scheduling, and coordinating sub‑contractors working on site, ensuring all Company and on‑site procedures are followed such as Inductions, DBS clearance, competence etc.
  • Carry out Project review meetings in line with Project Management good practice.
  • Remain customer focused at all times. Deliver value for money and ensure the agreed profit percentage is made on all Projects.
  • Provide management information as required to support decision making.
  • Provide regular updated financial reporting and reconciliations on Projects.
  • Deliver Projects to the highest level ensuring all relevant KPI’s and SLA’s are met and adhered to.

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 personalised 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 Programme and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

  • Recognised time‑served engineering apprenticeship.
  • Demonstrable & varied experience in delivering M+E / FM Projects.
  • Experience delivering in challenging environments such as or similar to healthcare.
  • Thorough understanding of the principles of project management.
  • Awareness of confidentiality.
  • Understanding of working in a 24/7 healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrate good team working.
  • Comprehensive administrative experience in a busy office environment.
  • Sound organisational/co‑ordination skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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 of 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 directly to Equans Managers.


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