M&E Project Manager in Cambridge

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting new opportunity for someone from a Building Services Project Management background to take on our Senior Development Project Manager role within our Carbon Shift business unit. Our Carbon Shift consulting business is focused on the delivery of realisable climate action and net zero plans and is supported by delivery capability in heat decarbonisation, regeneration, Facilities Management, Project delivery, EVs, smart buildings and renewables.

Role overview

This role will involve leading and supporting the delivery of engineering design projects throughout all RIBA stages. In most cases, the projects are large or mid-scale renewable energy infrastructure, including Solar PV, Solar Canopies, Battery Storage, EV Charging Points and Heat Networks. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of project execution: from planning and mobilisation to client engagement and financial performance.

Key activities

• Deliver projects in line with contract specifications, timeframes, budgets and quality standards.
• Overall P&L management and control, update and review as required.
• Overall project budget management including issuing applications for payment, supporting with Purchase Orders and invoicing to Commercial teams.
• Overall Programme and Risk register creation, management and review as required.
• Lead operational teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery when required.
• Manage client relationship, resolve queries and promote high standards of customer care.
• Maintain good communication with Clients and Contractors.
• Administer Contracts, ensuring timeline, budget and specifications are met.
• Prepare and Issue Relevant Event Notices, respectively for each type of Contract as required.
• Oversee supply chain performance, contractual compliance and financial entitlements.
• Ensure adherence to EQUANS Health & Safety policies, CDM regulations and environmental standards.
• Act as an advisor for CDM regulation queries and mentor colleagues when required.
• Support the Client on this process, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Represent the project at senior management and client meetings, deputising for the Head of Operations when required.
• Support document control management, keeping records and design in a tidy manner.
• Facilitate meetings with planning, designers, engineers and others, as required for each project.
• Record meeting minutes for those in which you participate, ensuring actions are clear and concise.
• Support the project throughout Planning processes, including guiding the client and designers through the statutory approvals.
• Manage planning consultants when required.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (Bachelors or other).
• Solid experience in project management.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office package ideally Excel, Word and Ms Projects.
• CDM knowledge.
• Contract Management knowledge (incl. JCT, NEC4, FIDIC).
• Digital tools proficiency for Sharepoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud or others.
• Proven track record in delivering complex energy or renewables projects.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• 5% bonus.
• Private health.
• 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?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 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 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.

Whats 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 a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions 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. In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

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.