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.
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?
- 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 personalised support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents and Young Professionals
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a 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 with a 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.
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 will also have access to a range of employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents and Young Professionals.
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