Operations Manager

Liberty Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Car Allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Liberty Group is seeking an Operations Manager to lead renewable retrofit projects across the Midlands, including Leicester and Coventry. You will manage site teams, ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while driving performance across multiple contracts.

The role requires proven renewables or retrofit operations experience, strong knowledge of PAS 2030/2035 compliance, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational management within renewables or retrofit projects.
• Strong knowledge of PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 compliance.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Site Managers delivering renewable retrofit works.
• Oversee multiple live projects, ensuring progress, programme adherence and KPI performance.
• Attend sites regularly and engage with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Drive operational excellence across Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps and ventilation measures.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets and resource allocation across contracts.
• Ensure compliance with PAS 2030/2035, MCS and relevant accreditation standards.
• Maintain strong health & safety performance with a zero-tolerance approach.
• Report on performance, risks and progress to senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients and delivery partners.

Skills

Leadership

Renewables knowledge

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Financial awareness

Education

Level 6 Project Management or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Operations Manager – Renewables

Midlands Region (Leicester / Coventry)

Competitive Salary + 10% Car Allowance + Benefits

Full Time

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of renewable retrofit projects across the South region. This is a key leadership rôle supporting the Operations Director and driving performance across multiple contracts.

You’ll take ownership of operational delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while leading and developing high-performing site teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Site Managers delivering renewable retrofit works
• Oversee multiple live projects, ensuring progress, programme adherence and KPI performance
• Attend sites regularly and engage with clients, stakeholders and internal teams
• Drive operational excellence across Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps and ventilation measures
• Monitor financial performance, budgets and resource allocation across contracts
• Ensure compliance with PAS 2030/2035, MCS and relevant accreditation standards
• Maintain strong health & safety performance with a zero-tolerance approach
• Report on performance, risks and progress to senior leadership
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients and delivery partners

About You

We’re looking for a strong leader with experience in renewables or retrofit environments who can manage complex, multi-site operations.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in operational management within renewables or retrofit projects
• Strong knowledge of PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 compliance
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet demanding deadlines
• Strong financial and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience in social housing
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 6 Project Management, SMSTS, IOSH, or equivalent)

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary
• 10% car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Strong pipeline of secured renewable projects
• Career progression opportunities within a growing division
• A hybrid working model combining site, office and home working

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing renewables division delivering impactful projects that help improve homes and reduce carbon emissions. You’ll play a key role in shaping delivery across a secure pipeline of long-term work.

Closing Date: 21stOctober2026 (We may close earlier due to demand)