Equans UK & Ireland
Technical Manager & Senior Authorising Engineer (Water & Mechanical Healthcare)
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Technical Manager & Senior Authorising Engineer (Water & Mechanical Healthcare)
Equans is looking for a Technical Manager & Senior Authorising Engineer (Water & Mechanical Healthcare) to join our team covering the North of England and Scotland. This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.
This is a regional senior role within the Sustainable Facilities Management Division, primarily dedicated to healthcare. The role reports directly into the Regional Technical Director for senior support although the day-to-day activities are coordinated through the Head of Technical post.
Equans delivers services to around 20 hospitals and smaller Healthcare Facilities in the North (Scotland, Ireland & Northern Regions). They range in size from the Royal Edinburgh Infirmary (Scotland) and Salford Hospital (Manchester), down to much smaller Lift projects, supporting local Healthcare settings.
The successful candidate will lead the Northern Region and provide expert support in Water Hygiene management specialising in healthcare facilities, although they will be expected to work on other (non-healthcare) sites as priorities dictate.
We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable specialist in Water Hygiene, with a particular focus on healthcare environments. As part of our dynamic and expanding central engineering function, you will have the responsibility and autonomy to shape and enhance the support we provide to the EQUANS business.
Training and development opportunities are available to facilitate our goal to deliver comprehensive support to our operational colleagues. The post holder is expected to maintain a high degree of professional competence by engaging with other industry professionals, keeping up to date with changes in regulations or guidance, attending appropriate conferences etc. The post holder is encouraged to present at these events to disseminate best practice and to enhance Equans reputation.
What will you deliver?
- All sites compliant with the requirements to have APs/ CPs and RPs, Controlling Managers in post and managing the services in accordance with the relevant standards
- In conjunction with the Lead AE of the relevant discipline, clearly define policy and procedures to assure compliance with a range of engineering standards including Legislation, ACOP, (S)HTMs, British, European and International Standards
- In conjunction with the wider stakeholder group, develop a suitable process to assure that the standards set in EQUANS policies are being delivered upon by the individual contracts and the supporting supply chain (sellers, manufacturers, designers and service agents)
- To manage 3rd party AE organisations as they interface with the relevant region or location
- To work closely with operational and other business teams to put in place the appropriate standards, systems, processes and ways of working to deliver excellence in engineering and allied technical disciplines, including the mobilisation of contracts
- Consider the use of technology/innovation to improve efficiency whilst maintaining standards in engineering service delivery
- In conjunction with the Lead AE, lead on policy development and the definition, adoption and sharing of best practice in engineering and allied technical disciplines
- To keep up to date with the latest innovations and developments in engineering as they apply to the built environment and consider opportunities to implement within EQUANS
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What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;
- 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 personalized support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- 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), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
- Educated to degree level in engineering or equivalent through experience
- Preferably member of relevant Professional Institute(s) e.g. CIBSE, IHEEM
- Professionally registered as an IEng or CEng desirable
- Expert understanding of L8 and S/HTM and expertise in implementation
- Significant experience of Engineering Management in a related Services environment
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc)
- Previous experience within healthcare
- This role includes a DBS Enhanced and a DS PVG check therefore ability to pass is essential.
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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.
What's 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 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'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), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
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