Embedded Energy Regional Operations Lead

Switch Technical Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Technical Recruitment Limited seeks an Embedded Energy Regional Operations Manager to lead a regional portfolio of contracts within the Embedded Energy business. You will shape the O&M discipline, drive safety, compliance and customer-focused service, and report on performance to senior leadership.

The role requires a technical engineering background, strong leadership, and a track record of managing complex sites and contractor teams across multiple sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in operation & maintenance of utility plant including generation equipment.
• Project engineering experience.
• Strong leadership to balance financial, technical and people priorities.
• Commercially focused to drive profitability and growth.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach, both personally and by influencing others.
• Customer and employee focused, including developing key talent.
• Clear SHEQ leadership and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) management.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of operating a range of management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop an efficient regional organisational structure in line with business needs.
• Monitor KPIs to improve efficiency, service quality and profitability.
• Minimise OCPs by driving performance and contractor management.
• Ensure compliance, asset management and maintenance per CMMS and contract deliverables.
• Provide site teams with direction for data and reports in electronic document management systems.
• Drive operational excellence and deliver high-quality O&M solutions.
• Refine business processes to enhance productivity, safety and compliance.
• Oversee contract management and project delivery with safety and environmental adherence.
• Ensure timely, accurate performance reports for senior leaders and clients.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and safety standards across sites.
• Monitor budgets, costs, revenue forecasting and financial planning.
• Champion customer-centric service and client retention.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, industry bodies and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial awareness

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Management systems

Job description

Switch Technical Recruitment Limited seeks an Embedded Energy Regional Operations Manager to lead a regional portfolio of contracts within the Embedded Energy business. You will shape the O&M discipline, drive safety, compliance and customer-focused service, and report on performance to senior leadership.

The role requires a technical engineering background, strong leadership, and a track record of managing complex sites and contractor teams across multiple sites in the UK.