Role

Climate17 have partnered with growing renewable energy business who specialise in the design and installation of renewable/energy efficient energy systems such as helping our customers lower their energy bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and invest in a sustainable future.



They are actively looking to add an Operations Manager to provide strong operational leadership skills as well as possessing a strong technical understanding of heating or renewable systems.



Being part of the company’s leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end delivery of their renewable heating and solar projects; managing both installers and subcontractor teams, ensuring every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.



Responsibilities
 

• Lead, manage, and support installation teams (both in-house and subcontracted).
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and scheduling to final handover.
• Ensure all installations meet MCS standards, health & safety requirements, and building regulations.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Track and improve operational KPIs across installation performance, compliance, and customer experience.
• Work closely with the sales, technical and finance teams to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
• Manage procurement, logistics, and supplier relationships to keep projects efficient and cost-effective.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and service delivery.

• Proven experience in operations management in renewables, heating engineering, or construction/technical services.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and commercial awareness.
• A customer-first mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional service.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Background in heating engineering, HVAC, or renewable energy installations (e.g.
  
  heat pumps, solar PV, battery storage).
• Familiarity with MCS standards and government-backed schemes (e.g.
  
  Boiler Upgrade Scheme, ECO4).
• Experience using project management tools, CRMs, or workflow systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  - essential