Electrician

Equans is looking for an Electrician to join our team in Seaham on a permanent basis. This is a full time role to carry out repairs and maintenance work to social housing, achieving high standards of customer care and satisfaction. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.

General Overview

The Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within residential and commercial properties. This role is to ensure that all electrical work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant regulations and British standards and company & client processes. The Electrician is also responsible for diagnosing faults and performing necessary repairs, maintaining electrical equipment to ensure optimal functionality, they will also be required to carry out electrical installation condition reports.

What will you deliver?

Carry out safe isolation in accordance with industry standards and company processes and where necessary documenting it.
Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring systems, equipment, and accessories, ensuring compliance with the electricity at work regulations 1989 (EAWR), BS 7671 the wiring regulations (latest edition), and the relevant guidance notes.
Inspection and testing of fixed wiring systems in accordance with BS 7671, guidance notes three and company & client processes.
Inspection and testing of Inservice electrical equipment
Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises to BS5839-6 (Latest edition)
Providing high-quality customer service and addressing client inquiries and concerns professionally.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package, which includes;

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
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 looking for?

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
AM2
Or qualifications that predate the above, however, you must be able to obtain an ECS gold card with the qualifications you hold.
Level 3 Award in the requirements of electrical installations BS 7671 (latest edition)
Basic knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in Construction
Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair within the construction industry
Strong understanding of electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards, including the Electricity at Work Regulations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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.

Electrician

EQUANS are recruiting for an Electrician to be based in Belfast. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and fuel card and benefits package.

General Overview:

A person with a proven track record of Electrical installations, repair and maintenance work. Further specifications below.

Understand the aims and objectives of EQUANS and your service area, together with your role in service delivery.
Ensure that the services provided are to the highest quality/standard with due recognition of client and customer requirements and ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with EQUANS customer care values and Equal Opportunities Policies.
Planning and prioritising work within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation at all times.
Participate in a team working approach to the allocation of duties, supporting and working effectively with colleagues to provide good working relationships within the service.
Undertake any training as identified through the performance review process continually seeking improvement and developing best practice.
Adhere to and apply legislation and EQUANS procedures as appropriate.
Undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with changing organisational directives.

Impact:

To carry out efficient and cost-effective installation/repair and maintenance of domestic, commercial electrical installations, annual servicing, minor works schemes, in the EQUANS Building Portfolio.
Ability to interpret design drawings, electrical circuit diagrams, manufacturers specifications and instructions.
Fault diagnosis and rectification of sub-standard installations in accordance with current regulations i.e. IEE 18th Edition regulations.
Ensure all works conform to the requirements of EQUANS Safe Systems of Work for Low Voltage work, and BS 7671:2018 and complete all appropriate documentation and test certificates.
Carry out repair/modification/replacement work within contract scope, as instructed by Supervisors/Management.
Completion and timely submission of appropriate documentation.
Ensure that standards and quality of work produced is in accordance with best practice and fit for purpose.
Be actively involved in the development of apprentice training.
Participation in the Call Out Rota.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company van and benefits package, which includes;

Pension Scheme
24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications or Required Experience:

City & Guild 2365 or equivalent
AM2.
City & Guild 2391.
IEE 18th Edition.
IT literate.
Working knowledge of the Electrical industry and products.
Health and Safety at work.
Ability to work to written and verbal instruction with a minimum of supervision.
Maintain accurate records, analyse information, able to read and understand drawings and specifications.
Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers and members of the public.
Ability to respond promptly and flexibly to customers’ requirements.
Plan and prioritise work and to work to deadlines.

Desirable:

Wide range of electrical working practices.
Other trade skills and methods of work/materials.
Previous Social housing experience

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.

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.

Category Manager – IT & Telecoms (M/F)

General Overview for UKBU / purpose of the job:

Our Category Managers play a pivotal role in maximising the value of Procurement at Equans UK&I by executing a structured, collaborative approach to category projects that optimises the procurement of similar products and services. This specific role within the UK BU Central Procurement Team will focus on the Indirects & Professional Services HUB, encompassing a wide range of categories including:

HR Services: Recruitment, Training, Travel, Meetings & Events, and related services.
Fleet Management: Leasing, Rental, Fuel, Telematics, and associated vehicle services.
General Goods & Services: Office supplies and services, Postal and distribution services, and other support functions.
IT & Telecoms: Technology solutions and telecommunication services.
Professional & Financial Services: Consultancy, Insurance, Banking Services, and related professional services.

By strategically managing these sub-categories, Category Managers drive efficiencies, enhance collaboration, and secure value-driven outcomes for the business.

This pivotal role within the Procurement Function is essential in delivering a unified, centralised support service across a diverse, autonomous, and nationally dispersed organisation. Reporting directly to the Category HUB Leader, the role is specifically accountable for:

Strategic Management of the IT & Telecom Category: This involves conducting comprehensive spend analyses, assessing current and future business needs, and analysing supplier markets and industry dynamics to optimise procurement strategies.
Supplier Engagement and Relationship Management: Engage with IT and Telecom suppliers to identify those best positioned to fulfill our business requirements, overseeing these relationships to ensure continued alignment with quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness standards.
Value Chain Optimisation and Savings Generation: Proactively identify opportunities to drive value across the entire procurement spectrum, prioritising cost savings through a structured Category approach, with a focus on achieving transparent and measurable results.
Innovation: Champion the integration of innovative solutions to enhance customer offerings within the IT & Telecom category.
IT Procurement Team Leadership: Manage, provide guidance, direction, and support to the IT procurement team, fostering a results-driven, service effectiveness and collaborative environment to achieve departmental objectives.
Stakeholder management

The successful applicant will provide category-specific expertise to the business, working closely with the IT support functions and divisional key stakeholders and the broader Procurement team to ensure:

Compliance with the Equans UK&I Procurement Strategy, Policies, and Processes for category-specific spending.
Delivery of solutions that address diverse business needs within the IT & Telecom category.
Engagement with the parent company at Group level, affiliates and sister companies relevant stakeholders, domestically and internationally.
Proactive input on reporting, including compliance, spend, and savings, with an eye toward continuous improvement.
Fulfillment of local procurement needs through a structured category approach wherever feasible.
Promotion of Category-led Framework Agreements and Contracts, ensuring all colleagues are informed of procurement protocols and pricing.
Support for bid, mobilisation, and de-mobilisation activities as required.
Alignment of Category strategies with Equans’ sustainability (CSR), DE&I and IT commitments.
Continuous alignment of solutions with business needs and market developments.

The Procurement Function operates in close partnership with suppliers and both internal and external customers to foster innovation, delivering value-driven, transformational outcomes for our clients, profitability for our business, and inspiration for our people.

The post holder may need to undertake other tasks as and when needed to support the priorities of the Procurement Function. National travel is part of this role.

Key Accountabilities:

Category Management

· Strategic management of the IT & Telecom category: analysis of spend & business needs, anticipation of future needs, supplier market analysis and market dynamics - Management of the related supply chain, contract extension/renewal, launch and drive end to end RFP/RFQ processes, etc.

· Leading the development of procurement strategies in close cooperation with business operations and procurement stakeholders activating all spend reduction levers;

· Defining and implementing an action plan to deploy strategies for BUs/entities to effectively reduce their external spend on the category and/or mitigate market increases;

· Steering economic performance (external spend reduction), supplier performance on category;

· Adapting strategy in response to changes (market, internal budgets, technologies);

· Supporting operational entities in the implementation and monitoring of supplier policy defined for the category;

· Delivering large scale programme such as the renewal of our UK Purchase to Pay system, renegotiation of our mobile telephony contract, appointment of UK LMS system provider, printer transformation programme, etc.

· Assist the Delivery and Commercial teams in efficient subcontract procurement;

· Work to and support supply chain deals, working with procurement department to ensure the BU achieves the best potential in terms of supplier arrangements;

· Understand and protect the companies commercial and legal position in relation to its contractual engagement with supply chain arrangements clearly setting out the terms and proposals;

· Oversee and manage the recovery of retrospective rebates with regards;

· Setting annual rebate collection targets;

· Promoting rebate arrangements across group to maximize utilisation;

· Provide pre-tender specialist commercial input as required to ensure accurate net cost pricing;

· Support subcontractor procurement by benchmarking and interrogating costs to ensure additional contribution opportunities are realized (re-invigoration of cost benchmarking database and e-procurement);

· Attend and participate in Design Team Meetings to influence and steer specifications towards most commercially advantageous products;

· Maintain and publish regular and accurate reportage demonstrating the effectiveness of strategic sourcing arrangements and contribution to the group profit improvement / efficiency plan;

· Monitor supplier / category expenditures and trends;

· Publish regular product availability status reportage;

· Build and maintain excellent supplier relations;

· Management of the IT procurement team and associated performance including quality of the internal service delivery

Risk Management

· Assist each project carries out regular risk reviews;

· Review and provision of accurate and timely information regarding opportunities and threats and management of these;

Health, Safety and Environment

· Promote HS&E across the projects in all procurement activities;

· Work with projects teams to promote a culture of safe working and ensure compliance with HS&E rules;

· Take a lead in procurement terms on matters relating to sustainability;

Others

· Work with projects teams to develop a cohesive team; Lead by example, train and develop staff;

· Ensure procurement processes are compliant with group standards and are fully embedded within the business;

Dimensions of the Role:

· Direct report à 4 team members in total with 1 Team leader – IT Procurement team

· Procurement portfolio responsible of is c£50 million

· Number of Categories and subcategories à 17 subcategories

· Part of the corporate IT Category Management HUB

· Work on projects/activities involving multiple BUs (Lead or support role)

Key Relationships:

· UK CIO & UK IT leadership team

· Corporate Category manager IT & BUs IT category Manager

Knowledge and Skills:

· Demonstrate high levels of personal and business probity in both self and team

· Demonstrable ability to create collaborative working relationships and effective partnerships

· Ability to provide creative solutions to issues/ problems

· Proven ability to provide straightforward, clear and easy to understand information and documentation

· Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload

· First rate communication skills both written, verbal and technical

· Strive to find most effective and efficient ways of working

· Show a proactive, flexible and resourceful approach to delivering solutions

· Proven commercial acumen, with an eye for detail and accuracy

· Familiarity with standard forms of contract

· Proven track record in successful negotiations, balancing cost restraints, customer and practical requirements

· Ability to manage and organise a team to ensure the correct level of performance and secure deliverables

· Strong analytical abilities, and the ability to analyse complex category data to drive supply chain selectivity and risk mitigation.

· Being capable of contributing to technical discussions specific to the category and supporting the development of valued engineering or alternative product selection.

Experience:

· 5+ years’ experience in a similar role – Senior Procurement role

Experience of stakeholder management and influencing
Experience in developing work winning solutions with operational and business development stakeholders to drive better technical solutions and outcomes.

Qualifications:

· Advantageous - CIPS Level 5, or working towards (or equivalent)

Competencies:

The required competencies for this role are;

· Collaborating - Works well with others (Individual Contributor & Team player)

· Commercial - Adds value & deliver financial performance

· Delivering – Deliver element of added value to the business & achieve against target

· Influencing – Influence business decision making by using a robust approach in all procurement related activities/projects

· Learning - Improves job performance

· Planning - Thinks ahead

· Leading – Support direct reports and team members to achieve excellence at Procurement level

Category Manager – HR Services & Others (F/M)

General Overview for UKBU / purpose of the job:

HR Services: Recruitment, Training, Travel, Meetings & Events, Employee Rewards and Benefits, etc.
Fleet Management: Leasing, Rental, Fuel, Telematics, and associated vehicle services.
General Goods & Services: Office supplies and services, Postal and distribution services, and other support functions.
IT & Telecoms: Technology solutions and telecommunication services.
Professional & Financial Services: Consultancy, Insurance, Banking Services, and related professional services.

By strategically managing these sub-categories, Category Managers drive efficiencies, enhance collaboration, and secure value-driven outcomes for the business.

Strategic Management of the HR Services Category: This involves conducting comprehensive spend analyses, assessing current and future business needs, and analysing supplier markets and industry dynamics to optimise procurement strategies.
Supplier Engagement and Relationship Management: Engage with the HR Services supply chain to identify those best positioned to fulfil Equans’ business requirements, overseeing these relationships to ensure continued alignment with quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness standards.
Value Chain Optimisation and Savings Generation: Proactively identify opportunities to drive value across the entire procurement spectrum, prioritising cost savings through a structured Category approach, with a focus on achieving transparent and measurable results.
Innovation: Champion the integration of innovative solutions to enhance customer offerings within the HR Service categories.
Stakeholder management

The successful applicant will provide category-specific expertise to the business, working closely with the HR support functions and operational teams, divisional key stakeholders and the broader Procurement team to ensure:

Compliance with the Equans UK&I Procurement Strategy, Policies, and Processes for category-specific spending.
Delivery of solutions that address diverse business needs within the HR Services category.
Engagement with the parent company at Group level, affiliates and sister companies relevant stakeholders, domestically and internationally.
Proactive input on reporting, including compliance, spend, and savings, with an eye toward continuous improvement.
Fulfillment of local procurement needs through a structured category approach wherever feasible.
Promotion of Category-led Framework Agreements and Contracts, ensuring all colleagues are informed of procurement protocols and pricing.
Support for bid, mobilisation, and de-mobilisation activities as required.
Alignment of Category strategies with Equans’ sustainability (CSR), DE&I and IT commitments.
Continuous alignment of solutions with business needs and market developments.

The post holder may need to undertake other tasks as and when needed to support the priorities of the Procurement Function. National travel is part of this role.

Key Accountabilities:

Category Management

· Strategic management of the HR Services category: analysis of spend & business needs, anticipation of future needs, supplier market analysis and market dynamics - Management of the related supply chain, contract extension/renewal, launch and drive end to end RFP/RFQ processes, etc.