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Head of Sustainability & Environment

Equans is looking for a Head of Sustainability & Environment to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package.

This is a hybrid role. National travel is required.

The Head of Sustainability and Environment is a senior role within the CSR department and is responsible for developing and implementing the organisation's sustainability strategy. This role involves overseeing environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and promoting sustainable practices across the organisation.

This role is crucial for driving positive change and ensuring the organisation operates in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.

As a Head of Sustainability & Environment, you will:

Team Leadership:

Manage and lead a team of social value professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring continuous development and growth within the team.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals

Strategic Thinking and Alignment:

Have the ability to develop and implement long term sustainability and environment strategies that align with the organisation's mission and values
Identify and manage environmental impact areas such as carbon emissions, waste management, and resource consumption.
Regularly review and update the sustainability strategy to ensure it remains aligned with evolving organisational goals and external trends
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sustainability initiatives.

Stakeholder engagement, Collaboration and Communication:

Foster collaboration and buy-in from senior management across diverse operational business units and Clients. Senior-level dialogue and communication skills are essential to fulfil this role effectively.
Develop and implement communication plans to effectively convey sustainability goals and achievements to all stakeholders.
Raise awareness of sustainability practices with all employees
Develop and lead on building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, clients and regulatory bodies.
Promote transparency and address sustainability concerns

Environmental Management:

Generate long-term positive impacts for local communities, the environment, and other external parties.
Lead initiatives to reduce the organisation's carbon footprint and enhance resource efficiency
Oversee the integration of renewable energy solutions and sustainable practices.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards

Corporate Governance:

Implement and maintain governance frameworks and policies from Central UKBU team.
Ensure accountability and transparency in sustainability practices

Reporting and Compliance:

Oversee the preparation and publication of sustainability reports.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards
Utilise advanced data analytics to enhance the accuracy and impact of sustainability reporting.
Work alongside the Central UKBU team

Risk Management:

Assess potential sustainability risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential sustainability challenges.
Monitor risk and opportunities and update Corporate risk register accordingly
Monitor emerging trends and regulations in the sustainability landscape.
Support the central team with the TCFD requirements

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

Encourage and drive innovation in sustainability practices.
Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and stay updated with the latest sustainability trends and technologies

What will you deliver?

Manage and lead a team of social value professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring continuous development and growth within the team
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team
Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals
Develop and implement long-term sustainability and environment strategies that align with the organisation's mission and values
Identify and manage environmental impact areas such as carbon emissions, waste management, and resource consumption
Regularly review and update the sustainability strategy to ensure it remains aligned with evolving organisational goals and external trends
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sustainability initiatives
Foster collaboration and buy-in from senior management across diverse operational business units and clients. Senior-level dialogue and communication skills are essential to fulfil this role effectively. Develop and implement communication plans to effectively convey sustainability goals and achievements to all stakeholders
Raise awareness of sustainability practices with all employees. Develop and lead on building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, clients, and regulatory bodies
Promote transparency and address sustainability concerns
Generate long-term positive impacts for local communities, the environment, and other external parties. Lead initiatives to reduce the organisation's carbon footprint and enhance resource efficiency. Oversee the integration of renewable energy solutions and sustainable practices. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards
Implement and maintain governance frameworks and policies from the Central UKBU team. Ensure accountability and transparency in sustainability practices
Oversee the preparation and publication of sustainability reports. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards. Utilise advanced data analytics to enhance the accuracy and impact of sustainability reporting. Work alongside the Central UKBU team
Assess potential sustainability risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential sustainability challenges. Monitor risks and opportunities and update the corporate risk register accordingly
Monitor emerging trends and regulations in the sustainability landscape. Support the central team with the TCFD requirements
Encourage and drive innovation in sustainability practices. Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and stay updated with the latest sustainability trends and technologies

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, 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 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?

Previous experience in sustainability, environmental management or a related field (Facilities management and Digital and solar
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven track record of developing and implementing sustainability strategies and initiatives
Experience with sustainability reporting framework and tools
A minimum of IEMA Practitioner or related membership/qualification
Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams and external parties
In-depth knowledge of ESG metrics, reporting standards
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Strong understanding of sustainability principles and frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
Familiarity with relevant sustainability and ESG regulations

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.

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.

Head of Social Impact

Equans is looking for a Head of Social Impact to join our team 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 Head of Social Impact is a senior role in within the CSR department, responsible for the delivering the Social Value strategy within the Sustainable FM business division. This role will ensure that the organisation operates ethically and responsibly, contributing positively to society while also achieving our business goals.

What will you deliver?

Responsible and Lead on implementation of our social impact strategy, aligned to our UK business plan
Support the Procurement & CSR director in developing our UK social impact strategy
Align our social impact strategy with our clients’ priorities, to create differential value for EQUANS
Implement a collaborative approach to our social impact plans - engaging stakeholders (incl Procurement, L&D HR teams etc.), customers, clients and our supply chain
Embed the National Social Value Taskforce Themes, Outcomes, and Measures (TOM) framework and the UK Government’s Social Value Model into our operations
Implement a collaborative approach to our social impact plans - engaging stakeholders (incl Procurement, L&D HR teams etc.), customers, clients and our supply chain
Embed the National Social Value Taskforce Themes, Outcomes, and Measures (TOM) framework and the UK Government’s Social Value Model into our operations
Lead on the development of social value propositions for tender and business development activities
Integrate our social value strategy within our Trainee, Apprenticeship and Graduate strategy
Developing and implementing bespoke social value strategies to support bid and strategic activity
Develop and implement relevant social themes and measurements, with clear reporting and output measurement tools
Manage and report on the social value and sustainability performance, ensuring continuous improvement
Develop specific plans for each Market communities
Engage with local communities and stakeholders to align social value plans with community aspirations
Coordinate training, employment, and community engagement initiatives in line with social value objectives
Clearly communicate and present the positive impact social value activity has, to internal and external stakeholders
Strong understanding of social and environmental issues and trends
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Proficiency in data analysis and impact measurement
Implement the EQUANS way effectively and consistently
Work in accordance with EQUANS SHEQ policies

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?

Previous experience in Community engagement, sustainability or a related field Demonstrated success in developing and leading social impact programs and initiatives
Social value practitioner Pathway: This includes levels such as Social Value Associate, Accredited Practitioner, and Advanced Practitioner to support the success of the role
Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams and external parties
Knowledge of and familiarity with Social Value data recording tools and grant/funding programmes

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.

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.

Bid Manager

Equans is looking for a Bid Manager to join our team in South Yorkshire on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company car and benefits package.

About Us

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation operating in the Housing sector, specialising in Responsive Maintenance, Decarbonisation, and Refurbishment. Our focus is on delivering high-quality services to improve homes and communities across the UK. We are currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented bid professional to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Main Purpose of the Role

As a Bid Manager, you will play a critical role in helping us secure new contracts by producing compelling, high-quality bid submissions. As part of a multi-disciplinary bid team, you will be responsible for developing and writing content for tenders, proposals, and other bid-related documents, ensuring that our submissions meet client specifications and stand out in a competitive marketplace.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in bid writing, ideally within the Housing or Construction sector.

Who are we looking for?

Industry specific knowledge

Proven track record in the housing sector

Previous experience in a similar role of one or more of the following products planned and / or responsive maintenance and retrofit / sustainability
High level of interpersonal skills
Good at developing relationships

Able to communicate at all levels

Proven project management skills

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company car 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?

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.

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.

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.

Category Manager HR Services

Equans is looking for a Category Manager HR Services to join our team 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.

This is a hybrid role

The Category Manager will play a pivotal role in maximising the value of Procurement at Equans UK&I by executing a structured, collaborative approach to category projects that optimises the procurement of similar products and services.

This pivotal role within the Procurement Function is essential in delivering a unified, centralised support service across a diverse, autonomous, and nationally dispersed organisation. Reporting directly to the Category HUB Leader, the role is specifically accountable for:

Strategic Management of the HR Services Category: This involves conducting comprehensive spend analyses, assessing current and future business needs, and analysing supplier markets and industry dynamics to optimise procurement strategies
Supplier Engagement and Relationship Management: Engage with the HR Services supply chain to identify those best positioned to fulfil Equans’ business requirements, overseeing these relationships to ensure continued alignment with quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness standards
Value Chain Optimisation and Savings Generation: Proactively identify opportunities to drive value across the entire procurement spectrum, prioritising cost savings through a structured Category approach, with a focus on achieving transparent and measurable results
Innovation: Champion the integration of innovative solutions to enhance customer offerings within the HR Service categories
Stakeholder Management

What will you deliver?

Strategic management of the HR Services category: analysis of spend & business needs, anticipation of future needs, supplier market analysis and market dynamics - Management of the related supply chain, contract extension/renewal, launch and drive end to end RFP/RFQ processes, etc
Leading the development of procurement strategies in close cooperation with business operations and procurement stakeholders activating all spend reduction levers
Defining and implementing an action plan to deploy strategies for BUs/entities to effectively reduce their external spend on the category and/or mitigate market increases
Steering economic performance (external spend reduction), supplier performance on category
Adapting strategy in response to changes (market, internal budgets, technologies)
Supporting operational entities in the implementation and monitoring of supplier policy defined for the category
Assist the Delivery and Commercial teams in efficient subcontract procurement
Work to and support supply chain deals, working with procurement department to ensure the BU achieves the best potential in terms of supplier arrangements
Understand and protect the companies commercial and legal position in relation to its contractual engagement with supply chain arrangements clearly setting out the terms and proposals
Oversee and manage the recovery of retrospective rebates with regards
Setting annual rebate collection targets
Promoting rebate arrangements across group to maximise utilisation
Provide pre-tender specialist commercial input as required to ensure accurate net cost pricing
Support subcontractor procurement by benchmarking and interrogating costs to ensure additional contribution opportunities are realized (re-invigoration of cost benchmarking database and e-procurement)
Attend and participate in Design Team Meetings to influence and steer specifications towards most commercially advantageous products
Maintain and publish regular and accurate reports demonstrating the effectiveness of strategic sourcing arrangements and contribution to the group profit improvement / efficiency plan
Monitor supplier / category expenditures and trends
Build and maintain excellent supplier relations

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?

Previous experience in a Senior Procurement role
Previous experience of stakeholder management and influencing
Previous experience in developing work winning solutions with operational and business development stakeholders to drive better technical solutions and outcomes
Proven commercial acumen, with an eye for detail and accuracy
Familiarity with standard forms of contract
Proven track record in successful negotiations, balancing cost restraints, customer and practical requirements
Strong analytical abilities, and the ability to analyse complex category data to drive supply chain selectivity and risk mitigation
Being capable of contributing to technical discussions specific to the category and supporting the development of valued engineering or alternative product selection

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.

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.

Category Manager IT & Telecoms

Equans is looking for a Category Manager Category Manager IT & Telecoms to join our team 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.

This is a hybrid role

Strategic Management of the IT & Telecom Category: This involves conducting comprehensive spend analyses, assessing current and future business needs, and analysing supplier markets and industry dynamics to optimise procurement strategies
Supplier Engagement and Relationship Management: Engage with IT and Telecom suppliers to identify those best positioned to fulfill our business requirements, overseeing these relationships to ensure continued alignment with quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness standards
Value Chain Optimisation and Savings Generation: Proactively identify opportunities to drive value across the entire procurement spectrum, prioritising cost savings through a structured Category approach, with a focus on achieving transparent and measurable results
Innovation: Champion the integration of innovative solutions to enhance customer offerings within the IT & Telecom category
IT Procurement Team Leadership: Manage, provide guidance, direction, and support to the IT procurement team, fostering a results-driven, service effectiveness and collaborative environment to achieve departmental objectives
Stakeholder Management

What will you deliver?

Strategic management of the IT & Telecom category: analysis of spend & business needs, anticipation of future needs, supplier market analysis and market dynamics - Management of the related supply chain, contract extension/renewal, launch and drive end to end RFP/RFQ processes, etc
Leading the development of procurement strategies in close cooperation with business operations and procurement stakeholders activating all spend reduction levers
Defining and implementing an action plan to deploy strategies for BUs/entities to effectively reduce their external spend on the category and/or mitigate market increases
Steering economic performance (external spend reduction), supplier performance on category
Adapting strategy in response to changes (market, internal budgets, technologies)
Supporting operational entities in the implementation and monitoring of supplier policy defined for the category
Delivering large scale programme such as the renewal of our UK Purchase to Pay system, renegotiation of our mobile telephony contract, appointment of UK LMS system provider, printer transformation programme, etc
Assist the Delivery and Commercial teams in efficient subcontract procurement
Work to and support supply chain deals, working with procurement department to ensure the BU achieves the best potential in terms of supplier arrangements
Understand and protect the companies commercial and legal position in relation to its contractual engagement with supply chain arrangements clearly setting out the terms and proposals
Oversee and manage the recovery of retrospective rebates with regards
Setting annual rebate collection targets
Promoting rebate arrangements across group to maximize utilisation
Provide pre-tender specialist commercial input as required to ensure accurate net cost pricing
Support subcontractor procurement by benchmarking and interrogating costs to ensure additional contribution opportunities are realized (re-invigoration of cost benchmarking database and e-procurement)
Attend and participate in Design Team Meetings to influence and steer specifications towards most commercially advantageous products
Maintain and publish regular and accurate reportage demonstrating the effectiveness of strategic sourcing arrangements and contribution to the group profit improvement / efficiency plan
Monitor supplier / category expenditures and trends
Publish regular product availability status reportage
Build and maintain excellent supplier relations
Management of the IT procurement team and associated performance including quality of the internal service delivery

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?

Previous experience in a Senior Procurement role
Previous experience of stakeholder management and influencing
Previous experience in developing work winning solutions with operational and business development stakeholders to drive better technical solutions and outcomes
Proven commercial acumen, with an eye for detail and accuracy
Familiarity with standard forms of contract
Proven track record in successful negotiations, balancing cost restraints, customer and practical requirements
Strong analytical abilities, and the ability to analyse complex category data to drive supply chain selectivity and risk mitigation
Being capable of contributing to technical discussions specific to the category and supporting the development of valued engineering or alternative product selection

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.

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.

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