Generalist Graduate Scheme

EQUANS

Apr 26

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
£28K
Peterborough, +30

Requirements

Essential:
A genuine interest in our industry, and a passion for delivering real change in the communities we serve
Analytical skills and good attention to detail
Ability to problem solve and use initiative
A flexible approach to work
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire others at all levels
A team focus with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people at all levels
A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on your own initiative
Well-developed emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Desirable:
Previous work experience, ideally within a relevant field
Previous customer services experience
A full UK driving licence
Application:
Candidates must submit an up-to-date CV outlining their motivations for applying to Equans and answer our pre-screening eligibility questions. Applications missing this will not be progressed.

Responsibilities

Our Operational teams deliver an incredibly wide range of services to our clients all over the country. You could be a part of the largest facilities management contracts in the UK where we work in partnership with some of the UK’s biggest hospitals or help to mobilise our newest contract wins. A life in Operations is never dull and as a graduate you will gain experience of what it takes to work alongside large, diverse teams in a fun and rewarding industry.
You will have a passion for putting the customer first, working in teams and constantly looking to improve and innovate. Over the course of your graduate scheme, you will gain an understanding of how we support our customers and how to deliver innovative solutions to our communities and clients.
As a graduate on the generalist pathway, you will typically complete 4 x 6-month rotations to explore various areas of the business and become as rounded as possible before specialising at the end of the scheme.
In your first year of the scheme, you will build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge. You will complete one placement on site with our operational teams and one placement in an operational support service function role such as in our Business Development, Finance, Procurement, Digital Transformation, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility or Mobilisation teams.
In your second year, depending on your strengths and interests, you may move onto one of our other pathways such as Operational Management and do a longer 12-month placement to gain more responsibility and experience. Or you may do another 2 x 6-month placements across operational and functional areas.
We will provide a wide variety of training opportunities to develop your operational knowledge, leadership, and management skills so that you can excel in your role. From day one you will have a buddy, usually a graduate in the year above, and you will also have a mentor throughout the scheme.
Over the course of the programme, you could gain exposure to:
Operational management
Commercial and Financial understanding
Developing Client Relations
Technical knowledge
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality delivery
Equans vision and purpose
Subcontractor and people management
Asset management

FAQs

What is the duration of the Generalist Graduate Scheme?

The Generalist Graduate Scheme spans across a 2-year period, with graduates completing between two to four rotations of either 6 or 12 months in length depending on the project type and department.

Will I have the opportunity to experience different areas of the business during the scheme?

Yes, as a graduate on the Generalist Graduate Scheme, you will have the opportunity to experience operational and functional roles alongside our Operational teams in different areas of our business.

Is it required to be fully mobile for this role?

Yes, you will need to be fully mobile as the placements for the Generalist Graduate Scheme could be based anywhere within the UK.

When does the scheme start?

The Generalist Graduate Scheme starts in September with an induction for all the graduates in your cohort, before your specific placement commences.

EQUANS

Engineering & Construction

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Equans, a Bouygues group company, is the world leader in multi-technical services with offices in 20 country hubs. This brand expresses the desire to provide the right answer [ANS] to the equations [EQU] of our customers. We design and provide customised solutions to improve our customers’ buildings, technical equipment, systems and processes and to support them in optimising their use. With nearly 95,000 highly qualified employees and a strong geographic footprint through our historical local brands, we have excellent technical know-how in design, installation, maintenance and performance services, with a unique combination of skills as in HVAC, Cooling & Fire protection, Facility Management, Digital & ICT, Electrical, Mechanical & Robotics...Equans expertise and knowledge of our customers’ businesses now place us to support them in their transitions for modernisation and sustainable development.