Overview
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 responsibilities
* 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 such as 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
* Negotiate contracts with installation and O&M contractors and suppliers of hardware and metering services; draft contracts with contractors 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 drive value, safety, quality and delivery for market conditions; negotiate specific pricing and longer‑term value/volume opportunities with contractors and suppliers
* Establish strong governance and processes to monitor contractor performance and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement; provide benchmarking and market insight on specific procurement categories
* Build senior relationships with key contractor suppliers and partners in strategic organisations
* Review internal project management processes to ensure overall programmes are on track
* Manage commercial variations of contractor and host/customer related contracts
* Create the culture and processes surrounding EVCP deployment contract management
* Procure effectively from sub‑contractors and material vendors
* Promote and monitor a positive health and safety culture and continuous improvement in third‑party contractor HSE performance
* Create and maintain a master tracker document that encompasses all elements of deployment including financials
* Prepare weekly deployment summary
Skills, qualifications & experience
* Electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition, 2391/2394/2395/2396 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 licence
* Design and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment
What we offer
* 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?
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 embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and the digital & industrial transitions that redesign the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
Next steps
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.
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.
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