Department Manager | Solar & Storage

As a Department Manager Solar & Storage, you define the growth strategy, lead a multidisciplinary team, and take full responsibility for the department’s performance and profitability within the Carbon Shift division of Equans. You work in a fast-moving energy environment, helping customers optimise solar and battery installations through energy management systems and electrical flexibility solutions.

At Equans, we believe that diverse talents strengthen our teams. We actively build an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome, can be themselves, and we encourage everyone to apply.

Your work location: Belgium.

Your Equans base: Roeselare and Nivelles.

Zoom on the job:

• define and execute the growth strategy for the Solar & Storage business in Belgium and Luxembourg
• strengthen the department’s position in the market and build strategic partnerships
• identify new business opportunities and support the department’s competitive advantage
• lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team
• support recruitment, employee development and training initiatives together with HR
• promote a culture focused on safety, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• oversee operational activities and ensure efficient project planning and delivery
• maintain high standards in quality, HSEQ and customer satisfaction
• improve processes to support sustainable growth and operational excellence
• manage the department’s full P&L, including budgeting, reporting and profitability
• monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions when needed
• oversee commercial activities and support key customer relationships
• lead major contract negotiations and contribute to tender decisions
• manage project execution and performance across the department
• report directly to the Division Manager and take ownership of results

Come as you are, ideally with:

• a master’s degree in engineering or business engineering
• at least 5 years of relevant experience in solar, infrastructure or energy, project management and team management
• experience in sales and contract negotiations
• knowledge of solar, battery systems, EMS and electrical flexibility solutions
• strong financial awareness and experience preparing reports
• ability to optimise and improve processes while engaging teams in change
• strong people management skills and the ability to motivate others
• clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with other group entities
• a collaborative mindset and strong focus on performance and results
• a good command of French/Dutch and English

What if you became Department Manager Solar & Storage at Equans?

For you this means:

• a market rate salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group insurance, hospitalization insurance
• eco vouchers, meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
• electrical lease car, bicycle lease plan
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee
• additional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)