Head of Energy Innovation

EQUANS is looking for a Head of Energy Innovation to join our team in Bevis Marks London on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to lead and develop the capabilities and presence of EQUANS in the wider innovation decarbonisation landscape working with  government funded organisation such as Innovate UK to develop partnerships with local and regional authorities, housing landlords and associated stakeholders. The role is to develop innovative solutions to the decarbonisation of communities whilst also promoting Equans’ capabilities and technical expertise with clients and potential clients, at sector conferences and events, and at a business-to-business level.

What will you deliver? 

People management:

• Organically expand working capacity through developing, building, and solidifying internal relationships across the business in order to collaborate and bid for work as one business.
• Integrate new products / solutions into research and development projects with the operational teams, overcoming challenges and issues in a proactive, professional manner to generate new value creation
• Ensure all staff have skills and understanding to fulfil work requirements, identify training where required
• Leverage regional project teams into the Places & Communities sustainable regeneration strategy and develop new products for scale and operational use, considering technology readiness and new business model development

Internal growth:

• Lead and develop new and existing revenue and growth opportunities through innovation bids to organically grow the business.
• Take ownership of bid outcomes, ensuring projects meet or exceed set objectives and contribute to overall business growth.
• Collaborate with the internal finance team, to develop financial models for informing decision-making in bid situations, and advising customers on value for money solution and new business models

Relationships management:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, partners and clients to enhance bid success and foster long-term collaboration positioning EQUANS as a subject matter export with affordable housing providers, higher education and the wider public sector, including:
  • Speaking at conferences, and discussions about project opportunities with specific customers/external and internal partners
  • Lead and partner with internal teams to ensure a successful client collaboration including engaging new clients
  • Support rapid business growth in the delivery of Decarbonisation Projects
  • Deliver high levels of customer satisfaction
• Bring to the role existing relationships across the sector, solidifying and utilising these to collaborate on bids and deliver projects through consortium work with regional and local authorities, commercial and industry partners
• Engage with central and local government on policy, regulation and market reforms to understand the upcoming developments and proposals and be in a position to influence and react, shifting business development to align
• Work with wider team to place EQUANS as a trailblazer within the sector, identifying potential leads, building relationships and securing new business

 Operations:

• Ensure that relevant project and transaction teams are briefed, targeted and led to achieve specific operational objectives including programme
• Manage internal and external project team members to establish, implement and monitor relevant project performance, budgets, controls and risk mitigations
• Support the procurement and management of multi-disciplined teams / consortiums of internal and external consultants and stakeholders
• Support the progression of projects through governance processes in line with project programmes.
• Ensure and validate the provision and collation of detailed information to support the delivery of the decarbonisation of place strategies at key project stages
• Lead and develop compelling innovation bids and business cases aligned with local priorities, reflecting the values of place-based decarbonisation and leveraging in broader outcomes e.g., social value, public health, energy security, energy efficiency, fuel poverty etc.
• Track and map upcoming government, private, and international funding sources for innovation developing a pipeline of projects for the future.

Develop business competency

• Develop understanding of market demand and need:
  • Improve knowledge and understanding of the overall landscape through internal research, knowledge-sharing and process improvement projects
  • Lead in understanding R&D being undertaken, its applicability to our customers and how to bring applicable elements of it into EQUANS
• Develop understanding and map energy related data and established modelling methodologies to the highest standard

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 3  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 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 

Who are we looking for? 

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Proven track record in developing and winning innovation driven bids.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant theme like Engineering, Energy and sustainability.
• Chartered status is preferable 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to track contract and projects requirements for multiple projects in diverse areas.
• Ability to initiate, establish, navigate, and nurture relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, with the ability to address obstacles and manage through conflict in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Experience directing the work of project teams
• Understanding of the whole system behind the energy transition barriers and opportunities
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience in revenue and business growth development, with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve challenging objectives.
• High commitment to company vision, values, and excellent customer relationship management

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. 

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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

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.