Senior Innovation Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Innovation Manager to join our BYCN UK Innovation Shared Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the culture and processes required for innovation to succeed.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Keeping a technology watch and benchmarking competitors on their innovation strategy

• Developing our connection to the UK innovative ecosystem and building technological partnerships

• Keeping on improving our Innovation management, liaising closely with the Group:

  • Follow up of UK R&D projects as part of Bouygues Construction R&D labs (budget, method, projects milestones, coaching…), open innovation (start-ups mapping, sourcing, trials monitoring, go/no go decisions for deployment), employee-led programmes (Makers, InnoCup, Accelerators)
  • Process, governance, and management of the UK innovation community (preparation and facilitation of steering committees, information, and animation of core teams and the Champions networks)

• Reinforcing innovation methods (design thinking / UX/UI / agile methods / collaborative methods / creativity sessions)

• Embedding innovation in our bids (support some flagship bids to design the best response)

• Defining - with the communication department - a communication plan to promote internally and externally our innovation strategy, initiatives, and portfolio

• Accessing and securing external funding

The idea candidate will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Previous experience working in innovation, ideally in construction industry

• You are open-minded and a good communicator, with an ability to listen to people, connect with them and coach them

• You are curious and quickly understand ecosystems, as well as technology

• You are organised and thorough, with a strong methodology. It helps you manage projects and change

• You manage competently different stakeholders and their expectations

• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Results and solutions oriented, able to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit

About us:

Bouygues Construction is a global leader in construction, with operations in more than 60 countries. We design, build and operate projects in the sectors of building, infrastructure and industry. A committed leader in sustainable construction, we see innovation as our primary source of added value – one that benefits our customers and partners, and improves our productivity and the lives of our employees.

Across the brands of Bouygues UK, Linkcity, Uliving, Bouygues Energies & Services, Bouygues Travaux Publics, VSL and Axione, Bouygues Construction United Kingdom has operated in the UK for over 20 years, continually incorporating technological advances to meet environmental and social challenges. As a leader in sustainable construction, we ensure that each of our projects fulfils a triple promise: to be innovative, responsible and committed.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly): your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.