General Manager (Scaffolding Solution Delivery)

Octopus Energy Group; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy firm in Germany is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee the development of a nationwide scaffolding solution. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining a strong customer focus. The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership background and be driven to innovate safety and efficiency in service delivery.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Share options

Pension scheme

Access to benefits platform

Qualifikationen

• Strong leadership background with a track record in delivering national solutions.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Evidence of innovation in service delivery.

Aufgaben

• Lead development and rollout of scaffolding solution.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Build and manage a high-performing team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership and operational management

Commercial awareness

Team management across locations

Innovation in operations

Customer focus skills

Jobbeschreibung

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We are on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution. Octopus Energy Services is on the lookout for a brilliant General Manager to help us build something brand new: a nationwide scaffolding solution, delivered in partnership with Green Energy Access Solutions. This is a brand new role focused on leadership, drive and ambition. You’ll be shaping, growing, and running a service from the ground up – making sure it’s safe, efficient, innovative, sustainable, and brilliant for our customers. What matters most is that you’re an experienced operational leader who knows how to scale things nationally, bring teams together, and deliver for both customers and clients. If you’re excited by creating and leading a best-in-class scaffolding solution, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and nationwide rollout of a scaffolding solution to support OES projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Build and manage a high-performing team, including recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget, maintaining operational excellence across multiple sites.
• Oversee financial performance including P&L, budgeting, and cost control.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Ensure that customer focus and customer experience remain central to service delivery, embedding a culture of responsiveness, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation in scaffolding methods, systems, and operational delivery to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer outcomes.
• Promote continuous improvement across all aspects of service quality.

What you’ll need (the essentials!)

• Strong leadership and operational management background.
• Proven track record in delivering national or large-scale operational solutions.
• Excellent commercial awareness, including budgeting, cost control, and client negotiations.
• High-level communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams across multiple locations.
• Proven customer focus skills and attributes, with a strong record of delivering outstanding customer experience.
• Evidence of innovation in operations, processes, or service delivery.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Preferable (but not essential):

• Scaffolding and access industry experience.
• Knowledge of NASC TG20:22 (scaffold compliance) and SG4:22 (fall prevention).
• CIRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) qualification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum).
• CISRS Supervisor/Advanced Scaffolder/Manager Card.

Who you’ll be

• A people-first leader who inspires through collaboration, inclusivity, and openness.
• A big-picture thinker, able to grow and scale operations right across the UK.
• Obsessed with doing things safely and compliantly – no shortcuts.
• Driven to get results, with a sharp eye on efficiency and performance.
• Not afraid to challenge the norm, always looking for smarter, better ways of working.
• You put customers at the heart of every decision, making sure their experience shines through.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Share options in Octopus Energy
• Pension scheme
• Access to benefits platform for a range of other benefits

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you. We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know and we’ll do what we can to accommodate your interview process for comfort and maximum impact. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.