Senior Group Operations Leader – Energy & Process

Simpson Booth Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Booth Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Group Operations Manager to provide senior operational leadership across producing and non-producing assets in the energy sector. This site-based role requires a technically credible leader capable of combining strong operational oversight with disciplined continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will maintain high operating standards, strengthen team capability and drive performance improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience in a comparable operations leadership role within oil and gas, gas processing, petrochemicals or another process-led industrial environment.
• Proven track record of leading safe operations and managing small operational teams within a regulated setting.
• Experience driving operational performance, continuous improvement and high standards of compliance.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, process safety and maintenance or integrity management principles.
• Familiarity with business systems and maintenance management platforms.
• Confident leader with strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Chartered status or membership of a recognised engineering institution.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and structured continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational teams, setting priorities and maintaining high standards of safety, performance and accountability.
• Ensure personnel are trained, competent and supported through regular coaching, performance reviews and development.
• Maintain safe and compliant operations through strong control of procedures, permits, risk assessments, maintenance standards and operational assurance activities.
• Oversee operational reporting, incident management and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up and corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement across operations, including reliability, cost efficiency, maintenance effectiveness and HSE performance.
• Support the implementation of operational systems, processes and organisational improvements.
• Build effective working relationships across operations, maintenance, leadership and relevant external stakeholders.
• Take part in an out-of-hours incident response rota when required.

Skills

Engineering degree

Operations leadership

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Process safety

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Chartered engineer

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Maintenance management platforms

Job description

Simpson Booth Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Group Operations Manager to provide senior operational leadership across producing and non-producing assets in the energy sector. This site-based role requires a technically credible leader capable of combining strong operational oversight with disciplined continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will maintain high operating standards, strengthen team capability and drive performance improvement across the function.