M&E Project Manager

Institute of Project Management; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Development Project Manager to lead engineering design projects focused on renewable energy infrastructure. The role involves managing project execution, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance while maintaining high standards of quality. Ideal candidates should possess an engineering degree and have solid project management experience, especially in energy sectors like Solar PV and Battery Storage. This position offers excellent benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and private health coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

5% bonus

Private health

Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project management.
• Proven track record in delivering complex energy or renewables projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering design projects in all RIBA stages.
• Manage project execution from planning to financial performance.
• Deliver projects within specified contracts, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Ms Projects)

CDM knowledge

Contract Management (JCT, NEC4, FIDIC)

Digital tools proficiency (Sharepoint, Autodesk)

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors or other)

Job description

• Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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.

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 mobilization 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. As well as any other specific project documentation required.
• Lead operational teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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

About Company

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 decentralized renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organizations, 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.

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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 that 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 are 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.