Regional Operations Leader – Embedded Energy & CHP

Equans Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 3x annual salary

10% Bonus

Company shares

Company car or car allowance

Private health

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities and training

Referral rewards

Job summary

Equans Embedded Energy is seeking a Regional Operations Manager with a technical engineering background to oversee performance across multiple contracts. The role focuses on delivering robust O&M discipline, driving safety, compliance, and efficient operations while aligning with the business plan targets.

The candidate will lead site teams, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with clients and suppliers to ensure high-standard service delivery and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in Operation & Maintenance of utility generation equipment.
• Project engineering experience.
• Strong leadership to balance financial, technical and people priorities.
• Commercial focus to drive profitability and growth.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach, with influencing skills.
• Customer and employee focus, including talent development.
• Clear SHEQ leadership and Safe Systems of Work management.
• Excellent IT skills with experience in management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the regional Operations and Maintenance discipline and strategic direction.
• Monitor KPIs to improve efficiency, service quality, and profitability.
• Drive contractor management to minimise non-conformance.
• Ensure high standards of compliance and asset management in line with CMMS and contracts.
• Provide direction to site teams for data reporting and document management.
• Deliver high-quality O&M solutions meeting industry standards and customer expectations.
• Refine business processes to improve productivity, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee contract management and ensure safe project delivery.
• Produce timely and accurate regional performance reports for senior leaders and clients.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and safety regulations across sites.
• Monitor budgets, costs, revenue forecasting and financial planning.
• Foster a customer-centric culture and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Engineering degree

O&M of utility plants

Project engineering

Leadership

Commercial focus

Presentation & communication

Proactive & flexible

Customer & employee focus

SHEQ leadership

IT systems knowledge

Collaboration & results

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Equans Embedded Energy is seeking a Regional Operations Manager with a technical engineering background to oversee performance across multiple contracts. The role focuses on delivering robust O&M discipline, driving safety, compliance, and efficient operations while aligning with the business plan targets.

The candidate will lead site teams, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with clients and suppliers to ensure high-standard service delivery and continuous improvement across