Energy Operations Manager

Anne Corder Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power industry is seeking an Energy Operations Manager to lead the Energy team in operational performance. The role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in energy generation, and the ability to manage contracts and suppliers effectively. This permanent position is based in East Midlands and offers a competitive salary of GBP60,000 to GBP70,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an energy plant operations team.
• Technical expertise in CHP and high-pressure boiler systems.
• Ability to manage large operational and maintenance budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Energy Autonomous Production Unit team.
• Oversee CHP and high-pressure boiler operations.
• Drive site-wide energy performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Technical expertise in CHP

Strategic Acumen

Contract Negotiation

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

Energy Operations Manager Newark GBP60,000 - GBP70,000

Have you worked within the power industry and are seeking a lead role within a progressive and forwarding thinking business. This person will play a key role within the site s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and lead the Energy team to delivery on all aspects of operational performance whilst creating a work environment where autonomy and decision making happens at all levels.

If you ve got hands on experience both managing and running an energy plant operations team then this role could be perfect!

Energy Operations Manager s Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Energy Autonomous Production Unit (APU) team, fostering autonomy, development, and high performance in operational delivery.
• Oversee Combined Heat & Power (CHP) and high-pressure boiler operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency from gas input to electricity and steam generation.
• Drive site-wide energy performance improvements through strategic enhancements in people, plant, and processes.
• Manage energy contracts and supplier negotiations, collaborating closely with procurement and energy teams to optimize value.
• Ensure engineering reliability and regulatory compliance, maintaining robust asset management and audit-ready standards.

Skills & Experience Required as a Energy Operations Manager:

• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and manage a high-performing operational team.
• Technical expertise in CHP and high-pressure boiler systems, with hands-on experience in energy generation and utility management.
• Strategic and financial acumen, capable of managing large operational and maintenance budgets while driving cost-efficiency.
• Excellent contract negotiation and supplier management abilities, particularly within energy procurement and utilities.
• Strong compliance and asset management knowledge, ensuring safe, reliable, and audit-ready operations at all times.

If this Energy Operations Manager sounds like a role that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail.

This is full time permanent role paying between GBP60,000 - GBP70,000 dependent upon experience.

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further. INDEEDENG