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, - £65,, 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 clients 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 projectsDevelop complex and dynamic numerical models of engineering and commercial aspects of energy project feasibilityEnsure compliance with EQUANS quality assurance processes including peer and management reviewCommunicate with all stakeholders to brief on submissions as they progressSupport in delivering profitability and revenue delivery targets for each engagement through proactive time management and efficiency in deliveryArticulate the key risks and benefits of the opportunity to key stakeholdersWorking with commercial and finance teams to develop profitable and compelling outcomesProviding subject matter expertise and continuity of support to the energy and carbon solution projects that are handed over to the divisional projects teamSales 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 trendsProviding thought leadership on behalf of EQUANS to our clients and represent EQUANS at eventsWork with a variety of internal teams (Sustainable FM, Digital & Energy Services, Places & Communities) to research and analyse prospective opportunities, markets, and propositionsSupport the development of collateral, case studies and other sales materialsParticipate in marketing campaigns and eventsWhat 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 salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho 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 servicesEnergy related engineering or applied science degreeAt least 3 years of applicable energy and carbon experience with strong interpersonal, presentation and time management skillsDemonstrated technical and commercial modelling depth in two or more disciplines :decarbonisation of heatrenewable energyenergy management and retrofit, industrial energy managementenergy driven BMS, controls and analyticsnet zero carbon programme deliverydistrict heatingenergy & carbon data analyticsConfident and articulate in presenting technical and commercial cases to customers at management / decision maker levelExperience of presenting to organisations and individuals, both orally and in writing, information and complex technical issues and potential solutions in a clear and concise mannerProblem resolution and critical thinking skillsCapacity to mobilise and engage people, capacity to develop and leverage your networkExperience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organisations on major projects and programmesExcellent understanding of the energy, climate change and / or the sustainability sectorStrong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlinesSelf-motivated, resourceful, able to work, succeed and maintain energy without constant direction and guidanceA passion for accelerating the net zero agendaDesirable
Masters degree in an energy related engineeringExperience of and strong interest in contributing to sales proposals and marketing plansTrack record of successfully implementing innovation in products or servicesChartered 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 , 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, 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?
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At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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 youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll 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.
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