Project Director

Offer ID: 72452

Job: Engineering / Electromechanical

Contract type: Project Director

Schedule: Full-Time

Country: United Kingdom

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a Project Director to join our highly successful Energy Solutions business; primarily supporting our renewable energy projects.

Our Energy Solutions business oversee major renewable EPC projects across the UK. We design, install, commission and operate large scale solar PV farms for our clients. Supplying renewable energy from solar power plants enables local communities to reduce costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

General Overview

Reporting to the Director of Energy Solutions the post holder will be responsible and accountable for the successful delivery energy EPC contracts (excluding large utility scale solar farms, i.e. over 10MWp and Hydrogen). Working closely and collaboratively with the Energy & Carbon Solutions team responsible for scheme design the post holder will be responsible for the overall EPC scheme delivery focused on decarbonisation & associated projects. They will have responsibility for an existing small project management team, with wider QS, quality, commissioning and document manage support. There will be an opportunity to design and recruit appropriate supporting resources aligned with project growth.

The Role Is Accountable For

• Safe delivery of all the works performed under our contracts by either our employees or sub-contractors with zero severe accidents.
• Creating and fostering a working environment and culture within the teams where all those involved in our projects feel supported and safe to report and communicate on H&S activities, incl. accidents and near misses.;
• Seeking out new best practice to improve our current H&S standards or practices in order to continuously improve and get prepared for new technologies, systems, way of delivering our works;
• Organising the works in accordance with all environmental requirements and minimise our impact on the environment wherever possible, incl. CO2 emissions, water consumption, use of single use plastic, minimise waste, recycle wherever possible, adopt the repair culture;
• Delivering on time, on budget and at the best quality level possible the contracted works;
• Operating transparently in line with our Trading Framework, reporting proactively any issues or commercial concerns;
  
  

Key Activities

• Oversee CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) to ensure project profitability and strict alignment with trading framework.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, aligning with EPC contract obligations and decarbonisation goals.
• Support contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Validation of the overall engineering and cascade of the requirements / specifications to the supply chain.
• Develop and manage supply chain partnerships for sustainability-focused materials.
• Manage direct project resources and indirect teams, ensuring productivity and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Control budgets, cash flow, and financial forecasting.
• Monitor project KPIs for cost, time, and quality.
• Active risk management and mitigation strategies
  
  

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Relevant M&E engineering experience within the construction sector
• Experience working on Energy Centres and Heat Networks
• Leadership role in construction or energy business
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the UK EPC market and decarbonisation technologies
• Strong management and leadership credentials
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills with an ability to drive growth and new opportunities
• Excellent construction centric financial acumen with strong P&L, net margin, balance sheet and cash focus
• Robust understanding and experience of risk and opportunity management
• Significant Project Delivery Experience
  
  

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
• 10% bonus
• Car or Car allowance
• Private health
• 5% pension
• 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 including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  
  

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 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.

What’s 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.

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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

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.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.