Operations Manager – Renewables
Location: Reading and surrounding areas | Salary: Circa £55k + benefits
Ready to lead the clean energy revolution from the front line? This is your chance to take charge of high-impact renewable energy projects that transform homes, communities, and lives.
We’re looking for an ambitious, experienced Operations Manager to lead from the front in a fast-growing renewables division – someone who thrives on challenge, drives performance, and is passionate about making a difference through sustainable energy solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead with purpose – manage multi-skilled teams across service, repair, and installation contracts, delivering retrofit and renewable projects that genuinely improve people’s lives.
Own the delivery – take full responsibility for projects across the South, ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently from day one to handover.
Champion compliance & quality – bring expertise in PAS 2030/2035 and PIBI to ensure industry-leading standards and long-term results.
Inspire your teams – motivate engineers, surveyors, and office-based staff to deliver excellence every day.
Drive performance – monitor budgets, materials, and KPIs to maximise impact, value, and customer satisfaction.
Be the face of the operation – act as senior point of contact for clients, driving partnerships, trust, and future growth.
Shape the future – contribute to innovation, strategic planning, and new workstreams that fuel regional and national growth.
Why You’ll Love It
Make a real difference – play a key role in the UK’s journey to net zero while helping people save energy and cut bills.
Work your way – with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), flexible overtime, and a 10% car allowance or company van.
Invest in yourself – with ongoing training, professional development, and the support to grow into senior leadership.
Wellbeing matters – access to 24/7 GPs, mental health support, fitness apps, and more to keep you at your best.
Be part of something bigger – join a passionate team making waves in the renewables space.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in operations or contract management, ideally within renewables or social housing
Strong knowledge of retrofit, solar, PAS 2030/2035, and PIBI processes
A confident, inspiring leader who can drive results and build high-performing teams
Sharp eye for compliance, H&S, and quality assurance
Natural problem solver, comfortable with performance data, budgets, and operational improvement
NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent in a relevant technical or management discipline
Proficient with digital tools, job management systems, and PDAs
A full, clean UK driving licence
Passionate, professional, and proactive with a flexible, can-do mindset
For further information on this role please call Ell on 01709 820102