Head of Operations

EQUANS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider is looking for a Head of Operations for their EV Charge Point Solutions business in Leeds. The role involves outlining strategies for EV charger deployment, managing contractor relationships, overseeing commercial contracts, and establishing effective governance processes. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical qualifications and experience in project management along with skills in stakeholder engagement and contract negotiation. This position offers a variety of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company car or car allowance

Single use private health care

5% bonus

5% Pension

Life cover

2 paid volunteering days a year

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical utility networks and project management.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with contractors.
• Capability to manage commercial contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Outline key strategies for the roll-out of EV chargers.
• Lead negotiations and manage contractor performance.
• Establish governance to monitor contractor performance.

Skills

Electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition, City & Guilds or similar

Utility network connections

Health and Safety CDM Principles

Civils and Street works

DNO process - understanding electrical utility networks

Full UK driving license

Design and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment

Job description

Equans UK is looking to recruit for a Head of Operations within our growing EV Charge Point Solutions business. This role will involve outlining key strategies and processes for the seamless roll-out of the EV chargers across existing and evolving markets. Ensures that SHEQ and Financial controls are in place and the team, suppliers and stock are all managed effectively

Key activities

• Stakeholder engagement
• Define delivery and O&M project resource requirements for high volume deployment projects and contract management
• Co-manage with project managers the HSE, quality and delivery performance of contractors and suppliers working closely with other CPS departments
• Lead Commercial change within projects like variations, applications for payments, commercial trackers, third party negotiation etc. Support the sales team in the preparation of new bids and proposals with particular emphasis on supply chain and contracting strategy / options
• Lead the negotiation of contracts with installation and O&M contractors and suppliers of, hardware and metering services. Negotiate and draft contracts with contractor as well as potential hosts and customers.
• Understand contractor business models and create approaches to manage cost and secure delivery. Design and deliver innovative commercial models that drives value, safety, quality and delivery for market conditions. Negotiate specific pricing; short term contracts but also longer term value / volume based opportunities with contractors and suppliers.
• Establish strong governance & processes to monitor contractor performance and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement in performance. Provide benchmarking and market insight on specific procurement categories.
• Establish strong senior relationships with key contractor suppliers. Establish strong relationships with senior and peers in other strategic partner organisations.
• Establish strong governance & processes to monitor contractor performance and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement in performance
• Review internal project management processes to ensure overall programs are on track
• Manage commercial variations of contractor and host / customer related contracts
• Create the culture and processes surrounding EVCP deployment contract management
• Effective procurement from sub-contractors and material vendors
• Promote and monitor a positive health and safety culture as well as promoting continuous improvement in the HSE performance of third party contractors
• Create and Maintain a master tracker document that encompasses all elements of deployment including financials.
• Weekly deployment summary

Skills, qualifications & experience

• Electrical qualifications such as; 18th Edition, / / / City & Guilds or similar
• Utility network connections
• Health and Safety CDM Principles
• Civils and Street works
• DNO process - understanding electrical utility networks
• Full UK driving license
• Design and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment

What can we offer you?

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company car or car allowance
• Single use private health care
• 5% bonus
• 5% Pension
• Life cover
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we?

EQUANSis 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.

Whats 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 .

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.