Job Description
Our client is a fast growing, vertically integrated renewable energy company, focused on developing, building and operating large-scale solar and BESS projects. They are a dynamic and entrepreneurial company, comprising of a growing team of highly experienced industry experts. They currently have a pipeline in excess of 2GW of solar and storage in the UK and are seeking an Operations Director to oversee all Operations and Maintenance activities for this significant pipeline. This person would be responsible for leading, developing and building their Operations function, as well as contributing to the development of the broader business. Responsibilities
- Growing and developing an internal operations management team (10+ hires over the next 5 years)
- Creating and deploying new strategies, tools, and processes to manage and enhance the company's operational portfolio of assets
- Optimisation of plant performance and availability, monitoring daily plant performance either through internal resources or operations and maintenance contractors, including fault detection and rectification
- Developing strategy and management of spares across the portfolio, including warranty management
- Management of new and current operations and maintenance agreements, including frameworks, contract management, tendering, and negotiations
- Responsible for any works on-site during a project's operational phase while ensuring works are undertaken safely and securely. Monthly reporting of plant performance, works, and health and safety issues
- Developing and monitoring maintenance budgets
RequirementsProven experience of:
- Growing and managing high performing operational teams
- Solving complex technical problems
- Large scale electrical or mechanical installations, construction or capital deployment
- Project management, operations or construction experience, preferably in the solar or renewables sector on a national scale
- Demonstrable commitment to operational performance, efficiency and engineering excellence
- High degree of commercial acumen
- Ability to increase operational capacity through scaling up internal/external teams/sub-contractors
- Experience managing health and safety, logistics and procurement
- Strong ability to work as part of a team
Location: London - hybrid/flexible working available About UsClimate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.Inclusive Application ProcessClimate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.
