Director of Operations

Eames Consulting; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity backed solar energy business is seeking an Operations Director to oversee and optimize all operational aspects of their projects. This key leadership position involves managing the full project lifecycle, developing operational strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in solar energy management and excellent organizational and stakeholder skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 with additional bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Generous bonus and LTIP scheme

25 days+ annual leave

Excellent benefits pack

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing solar energy projects.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own End-to-End Project Lifecycle for solar installations.
• Develop and Execute Operational Strategy.
• Optimise Processes across operational workflows.
• Ensure Full Compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Direct and Manage Project Management and Technical teams.
• Ensure Cross-Functional Alignment with Sales and Finance.

Skills

Strong background managing solar energy projects

Excellent organisational skills under deadline pressure

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Job description

Eames are exclusively partnering with private equity backed solar energy business to hire an Operations Director.

The Operations Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing all operational aspects of the solar energy business, from project development and procurement through to installation, maintenance, and quality control.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

• Own End-to-End Project Lifecycle for all solar installations, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and Execute Operational Strategy to drive capacity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Optimise Processes across all operational workflows, including field team deployment and installation logistics.
• Ensure Full Compliance with all relevant industry standards, MCS requirements, safety regulations, and building codes.
• Oversee Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics, negotiating supplier contracts for cost-effectiveness and timely component delivery.
• Direct and Manage the Project Management, Installation, Technical, and Service/Maintenance teams, setting clear KPIs.
• Ensure Cross-Functional Alignment with Sales and Finance to match operational capacity with the sales pipeline.

Person Requirements

• Strong background managing solar energy projects
• Excellent organisational skills under deadline pressure
• Excellent stakeholder management skills - both internal and external

What’s on Offer

• £80,000 (Flexible DOE)
• Generous bonus and LTIP scheme
• 25 days+ annual leave
• Excellent benefits pack