Assistant Project Manager in Birmingham

Equans is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team on our Birmingham Schools contract 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. What will you deliver?Manage and coordinate contract variations (Authority Notices of Change (ANCs)) and Small Works projects from initial scope development through to completion, handover and closure, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budgetCoordinate and oversee defect rectification and support works across the portfolio, ensuring issues are effectively managed and resolved within agreed timescalesAttend and actively contribute to monthly client review meetings, providing updates on project progress, risks and key actionsAttend and contribute to termly stakeholder meetings, supporting the development and maintenance of strong client relationshipsChair and coordinate weekly ANC review meetings, ensuring actions, risks and project milestones are recorded, communicated and tracked through to completionAct as the Health & Safety Ambassador for the portfolio, promoting a positive safety culture, participating in Health & Safety forums and ensuring all actions are implemented and closed out in a timely mannerWhat 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 salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are you?Experience in project coordination, facilities management, construction, building services or a similar environmentStrong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesExperience managing contractors and supplier relationshipsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsGood understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of workExperience of working within defined governance, procurement and financial approval processes, ensuring compliance with company controls and audit requirementsCompetent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and TeamsAbility to work independently and as part of a wider teamFull UK Driving LicenceThis role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check therefore ability to pass is essential. Who are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.Our ambitionAt Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.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), Veterans & Reservists, 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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.