Procurement Lead Bids & Mobilisation

Equans is looking for a Procurement Lead – Bids & Mobilisation to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

This role can be base at any UK Equans office with regular travel London 

What will you deliver?

• Create and implement a procurement plan to effectively support each bid and mobilisation
• Engaging with suppliers in project specific categories to determine those best able to meet the needs of the business, reducing delivery risk and negotiating appropriate step-down obligations and cost effectiveness of services
• Working closely with relevant internal key stakeholders to understand business needs, deliver effective demand management and drive compliance to negotiated deals
• Development of insourcing network map so all internal entities can be given opportunity to tender where applicable. Relationship development with points of contact at each entity
• Availability of central rates cards (in collaboration with Category team), with latest prices for reactive and PPM work, compatible with both Estimator and Procurement team modelling approach and structured for rapid bid pricing adoption
• Management of variable price risk in tender activity and mitigating this exposure vis a vis budget forecasts
• Provide Procurement support on concurrent bid and mobilisation projects across each of the three UKBU Divisions. Therefore, organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and multi-task is essential.
• Ownership of the end to end procurement process for delivering B&M support with clearly established roles and responsibility for all stakeholders supported by RACI matrix. Ability to review current process in light of more collaborative approach between all functions involved in Bids & Mobilsiation.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. which includes

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience of working in a Procurement role
• Working knowledge of relevant FM sectors
• Experience in stakeholder management and influencing
• Experience in managing a team
• Experience in facilities management, contract mobilisations and bid support is advantageous
• Good understanding of the procurement governance and the wider FM service procurement processes and procedures including all differing procurement vehicles
• Project management
• Proven track record in delivering procurement projects and outputs to a high level of quality within stipulated timeframes
• Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team

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 building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence – empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.”

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.  To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.