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Equans is looking for a Commercial and Contractual Manager to join the team at Queen Alexandria Hospital in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The Commercial and Contractual Manager will oversee the financial and contractual aspects of large-scale FM project delivery. This includes managing the lifecycle of commercial variations, particularly Deeds of Variation (DoVs), and ensuring successful project execution in line with client requirements, budgetary controls, and compliance frameworks. The role requires strong contract management expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to interface effectively with operational, legal, and client teams.

What will you deliver?

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and implementation of Deeds of Variation (DoVs), ensuring legal and commercial accuracy
• Interpret FM contracts (e.g., PFI, TFM, NEC3/4) and identify risks, obligations, and opportunities
• Ensure commercial compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and company policies
• Manage and oversee the commercial aspects of large-scale FM projects, from initiation to completion
• Work with project delivery teams to ensure scope, budget, and timelines are adhered to
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Liaise with internal departments including Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to coordinate project execution
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
• * Manage change processes related to FM services and capital projects, ensuring all variations are fully assessed and approved
• Monitor and control project risks, ensuring appropriate mitigations are in place
• Support strategic decision-making by providing commercial insight and analysis
• Prepare and present commercial reports, cash flow forecasts, and project valuations to senior leadership
• Contribute to governance processes including change control boards, contract review meetings, and client audits

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?

• Proven experience in a commercial/project management role within the Facilities Management or Built Environment sector
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Contract Negotiation & Drafting
• Strong track record managing Deeds of Variation and other commercial contract amendments
• Experience delivering large-scale FM or capital projects (£1M+)
• Working knowledge of FM contract forms (e.g., PFI, NEC, JCT)
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

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.

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.