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BMS Project Manager

EQUANS
Tyne and Wear
2 days ago
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Equans is looking for a Project Manager to join our Equans Digital Business on a permanent, full-time basis to deliver critical system upgrades / improvements to the Building Management System (BMS) Infrastructure for our clients in the UK


In doing so we naturally prime the sites to become Smart enabled, meaning we can then introduce further value across sites via our IoT solutions; driving social, economic and environmental benefits to portfolio of sites and more importantly people operating and living within them.

In relation to scale, individual projects will range from £k to £3m worth of works with multiple projects live at any point in time. 

Key activities

Equans Digital has a very exciting opportunity to deliver critical Building Management System (BMS) Infrastructure upgrades / enhancements across a number of commercial, retail, healthcare, education & government sectors - across the country. In doing so we naturally prime the sites to become Smart enabled, meaning we can then introduce further value across sites via our IoT solutions; driving social, economic and environmental benefits to portfolios of sites and more importantly people operating and living within them.

You will provide leadership, direction, guidance, constructive challenge and coaching to Project Engineering and supporting project team roles in relation to project approach, activities, risks, issues and general management to ensure each task is delivered on time and on budget as a minimum.

In relation to scale, each project ranges from £1 2m worth of works and there are multiple projects available as part of a 3-4 year rolling programme so helping to define and grow the team to support will also be a significant part of the role.

Multi stakeholder engagement to deliver the agreed project outcome, while adhering to our, customer and end user policy and procedures.


Key client and End user point of escalation, being the key Senior person responsible for the project delivery.
Supervise delivery of benefits against the business case and ensure appropriate approvals and assurance plans are in place.
Hold team members accountable to key dates, quality and safety standards.
Identify and set appropriate project controls, tracking and reporting delivery against milestones and budgets.
Schedule and run project resources
Manage project partners and connect with them at all levels Identify and supervise project risks and issues and ensure effective change management processes exist
Develop and maintain clear communication channels with key stakeholders across all levels
Awareness of all aspects of data lifecycle including data ethics and applicable legislation / standards such as GDPR, BS, ISO etc.
Use industry best practice for project management

Skills, qualifications & experience

Project management experience for public sector / central government client


Contract variations and budget/scope management
Deployment of standardised processes.
Project Management qualification such as APMP / APM(PMQ) / Prince2 or equivalent.
Recognised construction qualification (NVQ Level 5, HNC / HND or higher in a Construction, Infrastructure or engineering related discipline)

Our excellent benefits package includes: 

Generous holiday allowance


Company car or car allowance
Single use private health care
5% bonus
5% Pension
Life cover
2 paid volunteering days a year
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme 

Who are we?

EQUANSis 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 13, 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.

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. 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

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