Divisional Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Divisional Manager to lead the Hatfield region, delivering strategic direction and operational excellence across Construction and Commercial teams.

You will manage Contracts Managers, Site Managers, and cross-functional colleagues, driving project delivery, financial performance, and growth while developing people and maintaining high standards of SHEQ.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in delivery within construction/regeneration.
• Strong stakeholder management and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and strategic direction.
• Ensure projects meet targets, timelines and budget.
• Develop and mentor team members across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

People management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Project

Word

Job description

Equans is looking for a Divisional Manager to join our team in Hatfield. This is a full-time permanent role. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.

You will provide clear leadership, strategic direction and operational support to the region’s Construction and Commercial teams. Leading Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Commercial, Technical and Development colleagues, you will foster a positive culture built on accountability, collaboration and high performance.

You will be responsible for ensuring that teams deliver against the division’s targets and aspirations, in line with the business plan, company processes and procedures. Through effective leadership, stakeholder management and a strong focus on operational excellence, you will help drive successful project delivery, commercial performance and the continued growth of the division .

What will you deliver?

• responsibility forrefurbishment, retrofit and fire remediation schemes, including initial BD involvementand input in securing opportunities to increasethecompany’soffering in this market
• Developand Leadyour team to achieve optimum turnover and profit in excess of the set targets
• Ensure a robust approach to development ensuring risk is clearly understood and opportunities are maximizedthroughinnovativeteam work from all departments
• Assist theCommercial Department in order to ensure effective financial management of schemes during pre-commencement and delivery.
• To ensure ongoing training and development ofallteam members.
• Ensure SHEQ targets and initiatives are met by leading by example and taking direct interest in individual contracts and selecting competent staff
• Minimise the Environmental impact of our processes by utilizing the business processes and sustainable managementand techniques

What can we offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;
• 25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 timesannual 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• High level of interpersonal skills (i.e. listening skills)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, ProjectandWord
• Ability to multitask;
• Well organised
• Good time management skills;
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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), Veterans & Reservists, 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.

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