Facilities Manager

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	21 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	£40,000 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	40000
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	20 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Speke, Merseyside, Speke
Cwmni:	EQUANS
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	916296649

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​Equans is looking for an Facilities Manager to join our team in Speke on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary benefits package. The role holder will be responsible for ensuring full Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) compliance across eight schools within the Knowsley Schools PFI estate. This includes the review, coordination and validation of all PPM activities delivered by subcontractors and site operatives to maintain 100% compliance with contractual, statutory, and life‑safety obligations. The postholder will work closely with key subcontractors, the FM Coordinator, and the Technical Services Manager to ensure all remedial actions arising from PPM activities are completed within SLA timescales, maintaining a safe, legally compliant learning environment. This role will be based from the Equans Speke office with additional travel across the contract for Knowsley Schools. What will you deliver? PPM Compliance & DocumentationLead responsibility for ensuring all PPM across the 8‑school estate is completed, recorded, and compliant with contractual and statutory requirements.Review, validate, and challenge PPM documentation and certification submitted by subcontractors and site operatives.Ensure all remedial actions identified during PPM visits are tracked, followed up, and closed out before SLA expiry.Maintain accurate and auditable PPM records, ensuring full traceability of activity for all hard FM services.Technical Oversight (Life Safety, HVAC & Building Systems)Possess strong technical awareness of life safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, sprinkler systems), mechanical plant, Basic BMS knowledge and HVAC systems.Work collaboratively with specialist subcontractors to ensure systems are functioning to contractual performance standards.Subcontractor Management & CollaborationBuild strong working relationships with all PPM‑related subcontractors to support high-quality delivery and prompt resolution of defects.Monitor performance, challenge non‑compliance, and escalate risks where appropriate.Ensure subcontractors meet CDM, health & safety and contract requirements for all planned works.Operational Delivery & CoordinationWork closely with the FM Coordinator to ensure alignment of PPM scheduling, documentation flow, Work Order updates and SLA tracking.Support the Helpdesk and site teams to ensure all planned, corrective and reactive work is accurately logged and closed out with supporting evidence.Deputise for the Account Manager and Technical Service Manager when required.Compliance, Safety & QualityConduct monthly safety visits and record findings in the AIMs system.Complete monthly audits and Annual audits of all legislative and compliance documentation with site teams, escalating concerns to the Technical Services Manager.Ensure all HSEQ risks are appropriately managed through risk assessments, training, PPE and adherence to company procedures.Financial & Contractual SupportAssist the Works Cost Coordinator in ensuring accurate billing and timely processing of completed works.Assist with the building of payment packs for Variations and Reactive works and Reactive Lifecycle when required.Stakeholder EngagementAttend monthly client meetings and quarterly SMT reviews, providing operational and compliance updates at contract level.Maintain strong professional relationships with school representatives, subcontractors, and internal Equans teams What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess 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? 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 IOSHThorough knowledge and experience of Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality assurance systems.Good negotiation skills.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, financial tracking, helpdesk management and budget forecasting 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, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR). For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 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.