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About the Role Our client is seeking a Critical Services Manager to lead estates services supporting facilities and other critical environments. This role is with an award-winning institution recognised among the UKs Top 20 and the worlds Top 100. It focuses on statutory compliance, resilient mechanical services, effective contractor management, and long-term asset planning click apply for full job details

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Human Factors Consultant to join our growing talented and friendly Human Factors team in our Technology and Cyber Solutions Business. We provide a comprehensive range of consultancy services to nuclear site licence holders, regulators and other high hazard industries in the UK and overseas. We are a multi-discipline team who help customers to reduce the risks associated with human error and ensure that their systems and processes are designed with users in mind. We support an array of UK and International clients on their existing, new build, and decommissioning facilities and are also working at the frontier of the development of new technologies. There is opportunity to work across a portfolio of sectors including Rail, Defence and Environment as well as Nuclear. This role would suit an individual with prior experience in user interface design, ergonomic assessments, safety critical task analysis, safety case support, substantiation of operator action or human reliability in any high hazard sector. We recognise that industry knowledge and expertise are also valuable assets and so we will also consider high calibre candidates without prior HF experience who do have significant relevant sector experience and are looking to move into a Human Factors role. You would need to demonstrate an understanding of Human Factors principles and their application in high hazard concepts. The team benefit fromflexible working and are located across the UK; applicants will be considered across multiple locations. Options to travel to client sites and premises, both UK and internationally, are available depending on the project. Key responsibilities include: Human Factors Integration activities to support multi-disciplinary design projects, working in collaboration with other technical disciplines. Production of Human Factors analyses and studies, liaising with Subject Matter Experts and safety professionals. Production of high quality technical reports to meet project and client requirements. Planning and managing work to meet technical, budget and programme requirements to ensure client satisfaction. As a Principal Consultant you will also: Have excellent consultancy skills; leading and scoping projects, ensuring delivery to quality, time and budget Be able to identify and specify relevant Human Factors methodologies by working closely with our customers to understand their requirements. This will involve identifying risk proportionate strategies for the implementation of HF activities in accordance with the design or project phase. Manage the production of HF proposals and contribute to multi-disciplinary project proposals. Provide mentoring and technical oversight to other team members and contribute to the overall development and knowledge sharing across the team Build and maintain relationships with key clients, supporting the Operations Manager with strategic direction of the team to ensure continued excellent delivery for our customers Here's What You'll Need Relevant academic qualification in an appropriate field, i.e., Ergonomics, Psychology or a suitable Science or Engineering degree. Relevant experience in a Human Factors role or a Nuclear role with significant Human Factors context Experience Human Factors principles, standards and methods, and their role and application within major hazard industries Experience Human error and reliability assessment Chartered, Registered or working towards accreditation with a relevant body The ability to work effectively in multi-discipline teams An innovative, creative, and pragmatic approach to deliver effective solutions for our clients Adaptable and able to work on a variety of projects, prioritising as appropriate A curious attitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development Our Culture: Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. 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Senior Technical Manager - Mechanical Healthcare Employer: EQUANS Location: Pay: £65,000 to £70,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 19/03/2026 About this job Equans is looking for a Senior Technical Manager & Authorising Engineer (Mechanical/Healthcare) to join our team covering the Southeast, South West, East and the Midlands. This is a permanent, full time role, working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. This is a regional role; the post holder will cover the Southeast, Southwest and the Midlands. We are flexible on where candidates are based. We are looking for a highly competent Mechanical Manager/Engineer. You'll be joining a dynamic and growing central engineering function, with the ability to work autonomously, and within an established group of Engineering Experts. Our team sets the standards and strives to deliver more centrally, to support our operational colleagues. If you're keen for progression and want to work within a competent, high-performance team, with a culture of continuous improvement, then please apply. As the Mechanical Healthcare specialist for the Southern Divisions, you'll be supporting over 20 Healthcare contracts, and several other key public and private sector contracts. The purpose of this role is to develop guidance and policy documents, de mystifying the Medical Gas, Critical Ventilation, Lifts and Closed Loop systems disciplines, and working with our operational technical staff to implement these documents, ensuring compliance with the relevant standards. You'll also provide advice to strategic leaders and subject matter expert support to the Divisions Operational teams regarding all aspects of Mechanical Compliance. The SFM Division incorporates a broad spectrum of customer contracts including Manufacturing, Transport, Central Government, Industrial, Retail, Leisure, Healthcare, Education and Corporate. The role will support all sectors but will focus specifically on the requirements of HTM Mechanical Compliance. The successful candidate will lead on the development of governance processes associated with our Healthcare mechanical compliance management systems across our Southern and Midland based portfolios. In addition, the post holder will provide subject matter expertise (SME) support across the business including into bids, projects, new opportunities and day to day operational support, including advice and guidance on best practice standards, system and operational asset performance improvements. The post holder must have significant Healthcare maintenance/safety experience and be proficient at drafting detailed technical reports and be able to support and actively lead accident or operational incident investigations. What will you deliver? Setting strategic direction in the management of Mechanical Healthcare compliance and safety Building relationships with contract Mechanical representatives, including strong ties with our external Ventilation, Lift and Medical Gas Authorising Engineers Acting as the single point of contact for our external Ventilation, Lift and Medical Gas Authorising Engineers Using your experience, provide Authorised Person support as required Promoting good practices to contract representatives, and acting as a conduit between operations and senior operational leaders, ensuring the effective management, governance, communication and oversight Interpreting and distributing Mechanical/ Healthcare safety and compliance requirements, guidance, and information, including changes, to keep our operational teams and leaders up to date with current standards, and how this is to be adhered to by EQUANS Act as EQUANS Mechanical Healthcare expert Supporting in the procurement, setting to work, and monitoring of key service providers, ensuring inspections, maintenance, repairs, testing and verification activities are carried out to the correct standard Provide technical advice to allow the competent setting to work, review and challenge of (not exhaustive): Medical Gas Service Reports, Lift Service Reports, Critical Ventilation Validation Reports, Medical Gas and Critical Vent Authorising Engineer audits Developing robust demarcation agreements between EQUANS and our clients regarding mechanical responsibilities, and represent EQUANS at client meetings Carry out technical training and Assessments and Appointments as governed by the relevant Mechanical Safety Rules Audit contract in accordance with the HTM or EQUANS Rules requirements Support our contracts specifically in relation to Maintenance and Lifecycle planning Support the review of data during mobilisation periods, and assisting operations with the prioritisation of remedial works to achieve compliance What can we offer you? Competitive salary and bonus Company vehicle or allowance 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 personalised support programmes Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Who are you? Authorised Person experience in either Medical Gas, Critical Vent and Lift (either or both, or willing to develop into this) Relevant Trade Qualifications or Apprenticeship Significant experience working within the Healthcare environment managing Medical Gas/Critical Vent systems, or both Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience in Engineering and Management Member of a relevant Institution e.g. IMechE, CIBSE, IET Sound knowledge and understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Safety systems Experience of engineering operational delivery in a Healthcare environment Good understanding and working knowledge of PFI contracts and SHTM/HTM requirements Good knowledge of general compliance in Facilities Management Experience working in a highly competent, multi discipline engineering team Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.) Will be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check; ability to pass is essential Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working across 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. Our ambition: At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values-Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. 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. Diversity and inclusion 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 value a diverse workforce and deliver better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals. 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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).