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Technical Compliance and Operations Support Manager

EQUANS is committed to leading our market in sustainability and is working towards achieving a zero-carbon service. Our employees have a collective responsibility to work in a sustainable and efficient manner helping to minimise our impact on the environment whilst contributing benefits for our clients, colleagues and the community. Employees have a responsibility not to cause harm to themselves or others in our efforts to make safety personal. All employees are expected to work within our Sustainability and Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Role summary

The role will involve reporting to the Business Director of Embedded Energy, the Compliance and Operations Support Manager shall provide Operations, Maintenance and Technical Compliance support and advice to the Embedded Energy Sites and regional support teams, to achieve business requirements. The principal objectives of the role are to create and deliver the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) discipline and strategic direction in line with business plan targets, compliance, health, environment, safety and quality best practice and standards, within resource and financial guidelines.

Key activities

Delivery of EBIT and long-term profitability across existing operations
Support growth opportunities across the Embedded Energy portfolio
Coordinate mobilisation and stabilisation of new business / contracts
Develop and implement SHEQ and O&M policies and procedures
Ensure high standards of compliance and a positive business and behavioural culture within the Operational Teams
Deputise for Business Director during periods of absence
Help deliver best in class O&M across all contracts
Responsible for the compliance of O&M activities and validation of all staff competencies and authorisations across all allocated Sites
Provide excellent customer-centric service
Have direct operational management responsibility for specified / allocated Sites within the Region.
Lead, manage and mentor all staff within allocated teams, ensuring good standards of training and development that maintain skills and competencies
Jointly manage P&L of allocated contracts with the Finance Business Partner and Contract Managers to achieve in excess of 6% COP
Assist the Embedded Energy – Growth Director to identify and grow new business opportunities with existing and new customers
Support the implementation of agreed projects within the region and / or on allocated Contracts / Sites
Provide technical compliance support and guidance for Site based Operational teams to effectively manage records and work, within agreed processes, systems and standards
Provide Site teams with direction to ensure Contract data and reports are compiled to the required standard, are retained and managed in a suitable electronic document management system or equivalent
Develops, maintains and makes available a range of Contract specific, or Regional status reports

Skills, qualifications & experience

Engineering qualification - degree or equivalent
Operation & Maintenance of Utility Plant including Generation Equipment
Project Engineering experience
Leadership skills to balance financial, technical and people priorities
Commercially focussed to drive profitability and growth
Good presentation and communication skills
Flexible and pro-active approach, both personally and by influencing others
Customer and employee focussed, including developing key talent
Clear SHEQ leadership and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) management
Excellent IT skills and experience of operating a range of management systems
Collaborative and results orientated

What can we offer you?

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 3xtimes annual salary
Private medical insurance
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
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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 of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions 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.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

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), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals

Electrical Design Engineer

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Energy Engineering team in the development of innovative renewable energy and retrofit efficiency projects. This role will report to the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, supporting the continued growth in our engineering and design function in light of our expanding pipeline of work.

The Electrical Design Engineer will contribute in the preparation of electrical design elements of multidisciplinary projects from RIBA 1 to 4, as well as provide technical assurance during construction. These projects will typically range in value from £1m to £5m an encompass virtually all forms of renewable energy technologies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in electrical engineering, spanning conventional building services, infrastructure and renewable energies. The candidate will be conversant with modern design tools, such as Amtec, AutoCAD and REVIT, as well as key design standards, regulations and codes of practice. The successful candidate will aid in creative, innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs and ambitions of our projects.

Key activities

The Electrical Design Engineer will be dedicated and committed to delivering designs on time, on budget, satisfy project requirements and achieve compliance.
Will involve collaborative teamwork with adjoining engineering disciplines and colleagues.
Ability to take a Project Brief, potentially from pre-concept stage, identify design options and select the best available technique, through rigorous qualitative and quantitative assessment.
Develop robust yet efficient designs in unique project environments with immovable deadlines
Liaise with Statutory Authorities, including Distribution Network Operators, to obtain relevant consents
Work within internal and external design teams to achieve of deliverable

Skills, qualifications & experience

Bachelors degree in engineering (or equivalent qualification)
Membership with an appropriate professional institution
Relevant awards associated with electrical engineering

What we offer?

25 days leave
2 days charity leave
1 paid professional membership
Company shares
Pension

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.

Solutions Manager

EQUANS is looking for a Solutions Manager to join our team in Central London on a hybrid, permanent and full time basis. On offer is a competitive salary of £45,000 - £65,000, company vehicle or allowance and benefits package. Must be open to travel.

The Energy and Carbon Solutions (ECS) consulting division provides an initial engagement that helps shape our new and existing client’s operational plans to deliver their net zero objectives. What differentiates us from many of our competitors in the consulting space is our ability to transition these plans into engineering management programmes through our wider project delivery and operations teams. Our team is therefore composed of commercially minded engineers who are able to create and present attractive solutions that have the potential to be delivered by Equans as a turnkey net zero partner.

We work with a wide range of clients including manufacturing, industry, corporate, commercial, retail, heritage and transport bodies, as well as a significant footprint in the public sector.

What will you deliver?

Accountabilities

Supporting effective team and project management, including project completion timelines, project costs and profitability, and ensuring client needs are met
Delivering technical reports and energy audits as part of the solution development process
Proactively building client relationships to maintain a strong repeatable pipeline
Supporting in the training of new starters within ECS
Compliance with EQUANS governance processes
Provide Industry thought leadership and representing the ECS Team at Industry events.

Operations and Solutions Achievement –

This is a highly technical position requiring engineering thinking and problem solving to a high degree. The role also requires complex analytical and commercial thinking and will support the development of the client deliverables to agreed timescales and quality standards.

Undertaking energy audit activities, development, engineering, and conceptual design of energy projects
Develop complex and dynamic numerical models of engineering and commercial aspects of energy project feasibility
Ensure compliance with EQUANS quality assurance processes including peer and management review
Communicate with all stakeholders to brief on submissions as they progress
Support in delivering profitability and revenue delivery targets for each engagement through proactive time management and efficiency in delivery
Articulate the key risks and benefits of the opportunity to key stakeholders
Working with commercial and finance teams to develop profitable and compelling outcomes
Providing subject matter expertise and continuity of support to the energy and carbon solution projects that are handed over to the divisional projects team

Sales Achievement – develop low carbon and energy solutions opportunities through the sales process, including:

Actively maintain a strong knowledge on EQUANS, industry, client, sector and competitor trends
Providing thought leadership on behalf of EQUANS to our clients and represent EQUANS at events
Work with a variety of internal teams (Sustainable FM, Digital & Energy Services, Places & Communities) to research and analyse prospective opportunities, markets, and propositions
Support the development of collateral, case studies and other sales materials
Participate in marketing campaigns and events

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance 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 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:

Technical knowledge of implementing energy solutions, and a firm understanding of building, commercial or industrial and manufacturing engineering services
Energy related engineering or applied science degree
At least 3 years of applicable energy and carbon experience with strong interpersonal, presentation and time management skills
Demonstrated technical and commercial modelling depth in two or more disciplines:
decarbonisation of heat
renewable energy
energy management and retrofit, industrial energy management
energy driven BMS, controls and analytics
net zero carbon programme delivery
district heating
energy & carbon data analytics
Confident and articulate in presenting technical and commercial cases to customers at management/decision maker level
Experience of presenting to organisations and individuals, both orally and in writing, information and complex technical issues and potential solutions in a clear and concise manner
Problem resolution and critical thinking skills
Capacity to mobilise and engage people, capacity to develop and leverage your network
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organisations on major projects and programmes
Excellent understanding of the energy, climate change and/or the sustainability sector
Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Self-motivated, resourceful, able to work, succeed and maintain energy without constant direction and guidance
A passion for accelerating the net zero agenda

Desirable

Masters degree in an energy related engineering
Experience of and strong interest in contributing to sales proposals and marketing plans
Track record of successfully implementing innovation in products or services
Chartered Energy Engineer/Manager or on track and with ambition to achieve knowledge of some of the regulatory environment in which Equans customers are working (including CCA, GRI, CDP, SBTi, CCL, ESOS, UK ETS, SECR etc).

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.

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.

Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer to join our Energy & Carbon Solutions business. This business unit supports a wide range of decarbonisation and renewable energy projects.

The main purpose for this role will involve managing the civil and structural engineering and design development, working alongside a team of in-house specialist engineers with elements outsourced to subconsultants. Typical civil and structural work includes engineering buildings / structures and foundations, drainage systems, highways access, site temporary / permanent roadways, utilities / services distribution, solar superstructures etc.

Key activities

To lead the civil and structural design and engineering development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, from early concept through the construction phases
To manage and maintain design technical compliance with Employer’s Requirements, statutory requirements and relevant design standards
To ‘project manage’ the civil and structural design process
To develop conceptual designs, design / performance specifications and outline scopes of work, to enable commissioning of detailed design, design & build contract specifications and specialist consultancy support
Lead the commissioning of insourced / outsourced design and specialist consultancy, through the preparation of technical briefs, design scopes and performance specifications
Interrogate and optimise civil and structural designs
Assist in the delivery of Construction Design & Management Principal Designer duties, including but not limited to the preparation of Pre-Construction Information, appraisal of Designer’s Risk Assessments, preparation of Hazard Assessments and identification / implementation of mitigations
Assist in the development of Commissioning Plans, Integrated Test Plans, Quality Acceptance Test Plans

Skills, qualifications & experience

Bachelor or Masters Degree in applicable Civil/Structural Engineering Disciplines
Experience in Civil & Construction Engineering Design
Experience in engineering / design management
Extensive knowledge of industrial standards / guidances / good practice, regulatory frameworks
Knowledge of broader construction legislation / regulations
Experience in managing and coordinating design
Proficient in the use of standard industry design tools, such as AutoCAD, Tuflow, Microdrainage
Experience in the use of standard industry design and project management tools, such as AutoDesk, View For Projects, Microsoft Project and Pro-Core
Proficient in the use of standard software, such as Microsoft Office

Our excellent benefits package includes:

Generous holiday allowance
Private medical
Non contractual bonus
360 health check
5% pension
Company share scheme
2 paid volunteering days a year
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee assistance programme

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.  

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.

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