Power Plant Technical Compliance Manager

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance and Operations Support Manager to lead the Operations and Maintenance discipline for Embedded Energy sites. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance, delivering operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety and quality. You will coordinate new business mobilization, mentor staff, and drive profitability while supporting growth opportunities. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for sustainability and operational efficiency, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and the environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary

Private medical insurance

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in Operation & Maintenance of Utility Plant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EBIT and profitability across operations and support growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance and a positive culture within Operational Teams.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Operation & Maintenance of Utility Plant

Project Engineering experience

Leadership skills

Customer and employee focused

Excellent IT skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Management systems

Job description

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

1. Delivery of EBIT and long-term profitability across existing operations.
2. Support growth opportunities across the Embedded Energy portfolio.
3. Coordinate mobilisation and stabilisation of new business/contracts.
4. Develop and implement SHEQ and O&M policies and procedures.
5. Ensure high standards of compliance and a positive business and behavioural culture within the Operational Teams.
6. Deputise for Business Director during periods of absence.
7. Help deliver best in class O&M across all contracts.
8. Responsible for the compliance of O&M activities and validation of all staff competencies and authorisations across all allocated Sites.
9. Provide excellent customer-centric service.
10. Have direct operational management responsibility for specified/allocated Sites within the Region.
11. Lead, manage, and mentor all staff within allocated teams, ensuring good standards of training and development that maintain skills and competencies.
12. Jointly manage P&L of allocated contracts with the Finance Business Partner and Contract Managers to achieve in excess of 6% COP.
13. Assist the Embedded Energy – Growth Director to identify and grow new business opportunities with existing and new customers.
14. Support the implementation of agreed projects within the region and/or on allocated Contracts/Sites.
15. Provide technical compliance support and guidance for Site-based Operational teams to effectively manage records and work, within agreed processes, systems, and standards.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

1. Engineering qualification - degree or equivalent.
2. Operation & Maintenance of Utility Plant including Equipment.
3. Project Engineering experience.
4. Leadership skills to balance financial, technical, and people priorities.
5. Flexible and pro-active approach, both personally and by influencing others.
6. Customer and employee focused, including developing key talent.
7. Clear SHEQ leadership and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) management.
8. Excellent IT skills and experience of operating a range of management systems.

What Can We Offer You?

1. 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
2. Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary.
3. Private medical insurance.
4. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
5. Gym membership discounts.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Holiday purchase scheme.