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Role: Operations Manager
Location: England, UK (Remote)
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a strong electrical engineering background, particularly in DC systems, to lead and optimize day-to-day operations across EV charging, solar PV, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This role is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of complex electrical infrastructure projects from planning through execution and handover.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, operational oversight, and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Oversee end-to-end operations for EV charging, solar PV, and BESS projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Lead field teams, subcontractors, and service partners across multiple sites
Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational processes, procedures, and KPIs
Coordinate resourcing, scheduling, procurement, and logistics
Technical & Electrical Oversight
Provide technical leadership across DC electrical systems, including:
EV chargers (AC and DC fast chargers)
Solar PV systems (commercial / industrial scale)
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Switchgear, protection, inverters, and power distribution
Review and approve electrical designs, drawings, and specifications
Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex system and integration issues
Ensure all installations comply with relevant electrical codes, standards, and grid connection requirements
Project & Stakeholder Management
Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and clients
Support tendering, estimating, and technical input for new opportunities
Liaise with utilities, network operators, councils, and inspectors
Provide regular reporting on operational performance, risks, and outcomes
Health, Safety & Compliance
Champion a strong safety culture across all operations
Ensure compliance with H&S legislation, electrical safety standards, and company procedures
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks
Financial & Commercial Oversight
Monitor project costs, margins, productivity, and resource utilisation
Identify operational efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities
Support budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning
Required Skills & Experience
Strong electrical background (trade-qualified and/or degree-qualified)
Proven experience with DC electrical systems
Hands-on experience delivering EV charging infrastructure, including DC fast charging
Experience with solar PV systems and BESS installations
Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, or senior site leadership role
Strong knowledge of electrical regulations, standards, and compliance
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation
Desirable Experience
Grid connection and commissioning experience
Experience integrating solar, BESS, and EV charging systems
Background in renewable energy or power infrastructure projects
Experience working with utilities and distribution network operators
The successful candidate will have a clear pathway to an Operations Director role, offering the opportunity to accelerate their career and become a key member of the senior leadership team within a global European leader in the energy sector.
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