Regional Director

EQUANS is looking for a Regional Director to join our team in Hatfield on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. 

provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for our housing refurbishment, regeneration, and sustainability projects across London and the South. Responsible for driving business growth, delivering high-quality services, and fostering strong client relationships, you will ensure our projects create lasting social impact while achieving commercial success. Leading a team of senior managers, you will shape and implement regional strategies, secure a strong project pipeline, and champion innovation in housing and placemaking. This role is pivotal in positioning us as the partner of choice for local authorities, housing associations, and communities.

What will you deliver? 

• Leadership & Strategy – Build and lead high-performing senior leadership and management teams, shaping and executing regional strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Project & Business Growth – Secure and deliver a sustainable pipeline of projects, driving revenue and profitability in line with financial targets.

• Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Develop and strengthen relationships with local authorities, housing associations, and community partners, positioning us as the preferred partner for housing and placemaking solutions.

• Operational Excellence – Oversee the successful delivery of complex refurbishment, asset management, net-zero retrofit, and public realm projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Social Value & Sustainability – Champion initiatives that enhance resident experience, deliver social impact, and support net-zero and sustainability objectives.

• Performance & Innovation – Continuously improve operational efficiency, introduce best practices, and drive innovation in housing and regeneration projects.

What can we offer you? 

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

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 x 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? 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ability to lead and inspire a business
• Strong operational management delivery
• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement / customer relationship management (upto C-suite level in local government and Housing RP’s)
• Evidence of implementing successful strategy
• Understanding the social housing market
• Delivering sustainable growth
• Strong commercial acumen
• Cultural fit with Equans

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.