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 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.

Job overview

Reporting to the Business Director for Embedded Energy, the Regional Operations Manager shall be responsible for the performance of a region comprising of a number of contracts.

The principal objectives of the role is 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 delivering best practice and to industry standards.

Key activities

• As part of the SLT develop an efficient organisational structure in line with business needs.
• Monitor & manage KPIs to measure and improve efficiency, service quality, and profitability.
• Minimise OCPs by driving performance & contractor management
• Ensure the delivery of high standards of compliance, accurate asset management & maintenance in line with EQUANS CMMS & contract deliverables
• Provide Site teams with direction to ensure Contract data and reports are compiled to the required standard, are retained and managed in a suitable electronic document management system or equivalent
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality O&M solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Monitor & refine business processes to enhance productivity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee contract management, ensuring effective project delivery and adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure all performance reports for the region are completed timely and with accuracy for both senior leaders & client reporting
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, legal requirements, industry regulations, and safety standards across all sites.
• Monitor financial budgets, ensuring effective cost control, revenue forecasting, and financial planning to meet business objectives
• Champion a customer-centric culture, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention through exceptional service delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, industry bodies, and government authorities.

Skills, qualifications & experience

• Engineering qualification - degree or equivalent
• Operation & Maintenance of Utility Plant including Generation Equipment
• Project Engineering experience
• Leadership skills to balance financial, technical and people priorities
• Commercially focussed to drive profitability and growth
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Flexible and pro-active approach, both personally and by influencing others
• Customer and employee focussed, including developing key talent
• Clear SHEQ leadership and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) management
• Excellent IT skills and experience of operating a range of management systems
• Collaborative and results orientated

What 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 3 times annual salary 
• 10% Bonus
• Company shares
• Company car or car allowance
• Private health
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts