Equans is looking for a Lifecycle Assistant Project Manager to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Support Profit & Loss with the management and direct accountability for delivered projects & life cycle works
- Build and sustain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders (Trust/SPV) to ensure the continuation and growth of the pipeline for the foreseeable future
- Support the wider Project, Lifecycle and operational teams to ensure all work is carried out on time & to budget
- Assist the team and ensure that there is continuity of service during staff absences/holidays
- Support the delivery and margin optimisation is achieved for all involved projects
- Support all phases of the project, from initial request to close out, to meet all contractual requirements
- Support the management with processes and governance across the site which will make the Queen Elizabeth contract a Centre of Excellence across the business area
- Continually support the project delivery model to ensure the right resources and approach is deployed and optimised for each project
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 2 years of service (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app
Qualifications
- Proven background in FM, maintenance delivery, and the PFI environment
- A strong Assistant Project Manager with a proven track record working in Healthcare and delivering projects in a live environment; those looking for the next step from a supervisory role or similar are also welcome
- Commercial awareness needed to manage and flow Supplier Contracts downstream
- Ability to understand Local Authority legislation, Planning Applications, Fire and Building Regulations Approvals
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a building or engineering discipline
- Experience within a PFI Healthcare environment (desirable)
- 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 (essential, preferably within a PFI environment - desirable)
This role includes a DBS Basic check; therefore, the ability to pass is essential.
Equality and Diversity Statement: 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. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role, and certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
Lifecycle Assistant Project Manager in Birmingham employer: Equans UK & Ireland
Equans UK & Ireland is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, employees benefit from a stable work schedule, competitive remuneration, and unique perks such as a company share scheme and paid volunteering days, making it a rewarding place to build a career in healthcare facilities management.
