Facilities Manager

EQUANS are looking for a Facilities Manager to work on our Knowsley Schools contract – this role will be based in Speke. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• The role holder will manage the delivery of the Hard Facilities Services for the Knowsley Schools PFI estate.
• To ensure Equans meet the rectification targets for all reactive works and site team PPM activity.
• To work with the Helpdesk function and site teams to ensure all completion times for planned, corrective and reactive works are correctly logged and recorded.
• To deputise for the Account Manager as necessary.
• Support Equans’ Project Management division with larger Variations as and when appropriate.
• To manage, motivate and inspire the Equans’ site teams.
• Carry out monthly Manager Safety Visits and record findings in the AIMs system.
• To conduct monthly audit checks of legislative compliance folders with the site teams and elevate concerns to the Technical Services Manager as necessary.
• Attend and prepare for regular audits
• To ensure that all risks relating to safety, health, environment, and quality are effectively managed through the use of risk assessments, PPE, training and company procedures to ensure a safe working environment for both Equans employees and end users.
• To work closely in support of the Works Cost Co-Ordinator to ensure consistent accuracy of all billing streams and enable timely processing and payment of completed works.
• Attend Quarterly SMT and monthly client meetings as requested to provide contract level operational input
• L8 awareness
• Confined Space awareness

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent Customer skills with an ability to manage customer’s expectations.
• Experience of managing small to medium sized variation works.
• Able to deal professionally and reasonably with conflict and disagreement.
• Experience of using a CAFM system.
• Excellent motivation and influencing skills.
• Sound understanding and experience of risk assessment / management – ideally hold IOSH
• Thorough knowledge and experience of Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality assurance systems.
• Good presentation, influencing and motivation skills.
• PC Literate and knowledge of MS Office applications, able to use Excel.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Experienced in project delivery.
• Budget Forecasting

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• 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 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.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

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