Operations Executive - Home Working in Kent

Operations Executive - Home Working in Kent

Kent Full-Time 60000 - 70000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and grow the renewables division, overseeing project delivery and team development.
  • Company: Dynamic electrical contractor focused on renewable energy solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, car allowance, and 28 days holiday.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for strategic partnerships.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of renewable energy while driving sustainable business growth.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership in renewables with strong commercial acumen and electrical background.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 Β£ per year.

  • Head of Operations - Renewables
  • Location: Hybrid WFH/attend meetings at UK HQ and regular UK travel to client site

Salary: Competitive + LTIP + bonus/commission + car allowance/company vehicle ++ Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (flexibility required)

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Operations/ Director of Renewables to lead and grow its expanding renewables division.

This is a senior leadership position within an electrical contractor with full responsibility for the commercial performance, operational delivery, and strategic growth of a national renewables business.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of renewable energy projects across commercial, industrial, and public sector clients, including Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), EV Charging Infrastructure, Building-as-a-Grid solutions, grid connections and renewable operations & maintenance (O&M).

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, develop new service offerings, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable business growth.

Oversee the successful delivery of renewable projects and O&M contracts, ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

  • Drive business development, tender strategy, and commercial negotiations to secure profitable growth.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operational, electrical engineering, civils, and commercial team.
  • Ensure compliance with UK health & safety legislation, quality standards and industry regulations.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with OEMs, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.

Proven senior leadership experience within the renewables, energy, electrical contracting, utilities, or M&E sectors.

  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable P&L ownership.
  • Experience delivering large-scale renewable energy projects and/or O&M services.
  • A successful track record of growing business units, developing new markets and leading operational teams.
  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, develop and retain high-performing teams across Civils, Installation Electricians, Planned & Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Electricians, Project Managers, Contract Managers and Schedulers
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • An electrical qualification/background

A strong performance in operational delivery of installing/maintaining a number of the following:

  • Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure
  • Grid connections and enabling electrical works.
  • Project governance, contract management and commercial risk
  • Desirable: renewables-specific training/competence across Solar PV, EV charging, BESS, monitoring/O&M; familiarity with quality and certification frameworks used in the UK renewables market.

Complete existing renewables projects to achieve revenue targets set.

Improve financial performance through effective forecasting, margin control and commercial management.

Grow the renewables pipeline and successfully convert new business opportunities.

Strengthen operational delivery across projects and maintenance services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior leader looking to take ownership of a growing renewables business and play a key role in shaping its future growth and long-term success

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