Chief Operating Officer - Embedded Energy Generation in London

Chief Operating Officer / Director - Nottingham (Hybrid)A unique opportunity to join and play a pivotal role at Power Balance Services (PBS) as Chief Operating Officer. PBS are a SME energy business that develops and operates small scale embedded power generation assets that provides security of supply whilst facilitating the build out of renewables.With significant investment, this lean business is entering it's next phase of expansion, developing a number of new sites and energy assets. As such, we need to bring in a COO who can act with autonomy to lead on the development, construction and operation of multiple new and existing sites that are remotely controlled. This person will have an electrical infrastructure background, with strong technical understanding of the development, construction, operational management and performance of small scale embedded energy generation assets. You will also be used to working in a hands-on leadership position influencing business strategy and results, whilst collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers, taking accountability of project delivery, performance, budgets and risk.Day to day, you will oversee project feasibility, technical design, planning requirements, permitting, construction, grid connection and operational readiness, playing a critical role in business direction and investment decisions. You will be responsible for procuring services, managing contractors and executing project delivery within scope and budget. Once operational, you will play a key role in asset management, control, monitoring, supporting procedures, maintenance and fault response. Overseeing this portfolio of energy assets requires a key focus on improving technical efficiency and reliability of assets, ensuring financial performance and cost control, alongside managing safety and compliance.Hybrid working is the norm however this role will require visits to sites across the country and meetings with stakeholders as needed. We can offer a basic salary between 80k-120k depending on experience, accompanied by a company car, 5% pension, 28 days holiday, discretionary bonus up to 30% and the option of equity under a long term incentive plan. If you're used to delegating to large teams of staff and keeping business function at arms length, then this isn't for you! Alongside holding the required technical capabilities and relevant experience for this role, crucially we need someone who can operate at a board/senior leadership level that holds a natural entrepreneurial mindset, the ability to get things done in a lean environment, work with autonomy and who thrives on rolling up their sleeves and get stuck in, making a difference, whilst keeping their finger on the pulse of business detail and operations.Discipline(s): Renewable Energy, EnergyJob type: Permanent