Operations & Bid Manager

This role is for an Operations & Bid Manager within Equans’ Energy Solutions business.

Key Activities

• Bid Management: Lead and coordinate the full tender process for key accounts – from early opportunity identification through internal governance reviews and the submission of both non‑binding and binding offers. Work closely with internal teams (Design/Engineering, Procurement, Cost Estimation, Construction) to ensure designs meet technical requirements, maximise constructability and operability, and remain commercially sound. Contribute to the development of the 5‑year business development budget and monitor performance against targets. Maintain accurate Salesforce updates (Equans’ CRM) and ensure the opportunity pipeline reflects the latest position, to inform the budget of the Finance team. Coordinate with Legal, Commercial, Cost Estimation and O&M teams to consolidate Equans’ contractual positions for EPC and O&M agreements.
• Project Management: Lead a team of senior project managers, project managers and site‑based staff on multiple projects (10+ at a range of £5‑£40m value each). Maintain and build the team to deliver a growing number of projects in energy solutions. Create and execute project delivery plans/programmes with assistance of the planner and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Manage construction with responsibility for Health & Safety compliance at all levels. Manage day‑to‑day operational aspects of the projects. Manage costs within the agreed budget, seeking operational efficiencies where possible.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant engineering or construction‑related qualification.
• Technical operations experience in the renewable energy industry, ideally in Solar PV & BESS, Hydrogen and heat networks.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, and knowledge of H&S legislation applicable to construction projects.
• Strong, organised leadership with exemplary verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 3× annual salary.
• 10% bonus.
• Company shares.
• Private health insurance.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad learning opportunities (professional qualifications, training, personalised support).
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
• 24/7 employee assistance program and mental wellbeing app access.

Equal Opportunities

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, as well as all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment that promotes a flexible working culture. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We value the diverse workforce we build and strive to create a welcoming and open workplace.