Compliance Manager

EQUANS are recruiting for a Compliance Manager to be based in Manchester or Seaham. This is a full-time permanent role working 38 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

The main purpose of the role is to support the regions profile of energy solutions within the region, identifying and working up proposals for clients and consultants with a view to securing profitable Energy Solution offerings.

Develop a sustainability compliance framework to support BP growth targets for the Energy & Sustainability function of the region. Providing guidance to the business on environmental and sustainability issues. This will include extensive working with different departments and teams, providing support and technical guidance on compliance and governance on external funding opportunities.

Support client engagement strategies. Assist in the development of Client and Business Unit carbon reduction roadmaps.

To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy and ensure all employees reporting to you do the same and being responsible for ensuring that SHEQ requirements are always upheld to the highest of standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Client management and support to major projects - supporting Clients, tenants and customers through their retrofit journey with Equans. This may include: the provision of direct support to identify which retrofit measures are needed to achieve deep emissions cuts; helping Clients to coordinate the installation of measures.

• Responsible for the management of compliance, legislation and internal/external sustainability measures.

• Drive forward innovation- promote innovation and product support.

• Understanding of Carbon Net Zero agenda – To have a wide knowledge and understanding of the Energy & M & E Services Sector and pass this Knowledge and learning into the Regional teams.
• Management of funding through the ECO3 and all other renewable funding schemes.
• Support the Bid Team on technical proposals, analytics and project support.

• Develop relationships and partnerships with sustainability stakeholders, influencers and Clients.

• Support internal engagement (Bids & Delivery) programs.
• Carbon Impact reporting.
• Management of PAS2030/35/MCS approval and compliance
• Maintain effective Client mapping, trackers, and metrics/analytics
• Participate in the development and execution of sustainability external engagement opportunities
• Analyse external factors and emerging policy areas in order to identify potential opportunities and risks, always focused on the North's inclusive, sustainable growth agenda.

• Develop relationships with all Equans Regional teams and develop and support partnership opportunities.

• Provide and receive information of complex nature relating to energy management, carbon reduction, sustainability and governance matters.
• Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions          e.g. Building Regulations Part L, FIT’s, RHI’s, Local Planning Policy, proposals etc.
• Day to day supervision of other team subordinates during the delivery of the specific project or team activity
• Raise regional profile as a leading provider of Energy Solutions - Work with Equans Centre, regional partners and the other regions to develop a ‘Energy Solutions’’ offering that meets the needs/ wants of our customers. Including presentations and reporting to stakeholders as required.
• Drive growth in this product area- work with new and existing clients to create and convert a pipeline of opportunities which produce enhanced margin for the business.
• Work with the senior management of business to ensure that sustainability and environmental management are embedded within the organisation.
• Assist the Head of Sustainability in collating and analysing data in relation to Carbon, Waste, Product Procurement and Community initiatives.
• Review and assist in the implementation of energy efficient programs with the organization.
• Keep up to date with new and cutting-edge developments in the fields of sustainability and environmental management, ensuring effective communication within Equans.
• Provide reports to the Head of Sustainability.
• Attend divisional and departmental meetings as required.
• Client interaction as required (through reporting, training and briefings).
• Any other reasonable management request.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary 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?

Skills and abilities

Essential

• 5 years’ experience within environmental/sustainability functions
• Ability to balance commitments to the environment with the need to be corporate and business minded
• the ability to build relationships with a range of people, such as project managers and contractors
• flexibility to work under pressure, responding to changing legislation and project and programme demand
• Understanding of and interest in sustainability and innovations in the Built environment
• Experience in sustainability strategy implementation / embedment
• Skilled in data analysis and translating this into compliance/board reports and business cases.
• Experience of sustainability and environmental management, including best and common practice
• Experience of standards and systems applicable to FSC, MCS PAS 2035 and Green funding mechanisms
• Relevant experience of working as part of a team
• Providing proactive support to operational business units.
• Up to date knowledge of UK SHEQ legislation
• Relevant construction sector experience, preferably housing
• Operation of an ISO14001, ISO 16001 and similar systems
• Experience of waste management and Duty of Care
• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Including Report Writing
• Good at developing relationships with Operational leadership and site teams
• Proven written communication skills
• Good level of numeracy
• Computer literate in MS Office

Desirable Experience

• Management qualification
• 5+ yrs experience of the construction industry in general
• Social housing experience
• Other relevant qualifications e.g. NEBOSH
• Experience of managing a small team

Key Attributes

• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Be prepared to work within a large geographical area
• Enthusiastic
• Creative
• Flexible & adaptable
• Good verbal and written communicator
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Resilient
• Have a track record of working at senior level with RP’s/LA’s.
• Have a high level strategic understanding of the Green Sector
• Knowledge of funding sources, both Public & Private around Green Solutions
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability requirements and implementation strategy
• Ability to work with the wider Equans and regional teams

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. 

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