Operations Manager - Heating and Solar

Greenvolt Next; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Death in Service

Income Protection

Flexible Friday

Training and CPD

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Free birthday day

Job summary

Greenvolt Next Ireland is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Solar O&M and Heating service activities, ensure high-quality delivery, and drive asset performance across Ireland and the UK. The role combines technical operations with client management, commercial bids, and strategic growth in a dynamic energy transition environment.

You will oversee performance reporting, pricing, and contract negotiations, while developing scalable processes and dashboards to improve efficiency and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Building Services, Business Management, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in project management, operations management, or renewable energy desirable.
• Proven experience in operations management within renewable energy, building services, utilities, or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV operations and maintenance, heating systems, asset performance management, and service delivery.
• Experience managing client relationships, commercial contracts, pricing, and service proposals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Solar O&M and Heating teams; oversee service delivery and asset performance.
• Oversee O&M, EPC troubleshooting, heating installation and maintenance activities; ensure quality and efficiency.
• Analyze performance data from PPA and client-owned assets; identify underperformance and optimization opportunities.
• Lead pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations; drive service revenue and new opportunities.
• Support expansion and service development in Ireland and the UK; establish new supply chain partnerships.
• Implement reporting standards and dashboards; improve communication between teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Pricing

Contract negotiations

Project management

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

MS Office

Dashboards

Education

Engineering/Renewable energy degree

Project management certification desirable

Tools

Power BI

Excel

CRM software

Reporting dashboards

Job description

Greenvolt Next Ireland is a leading provider of innovative renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial clients. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable self-sufficiency and delivering impactful projects that benefit future generations.

The Operations Manager will lead and oversee Greenvolt Next’s Solar O&M, Heating service and PPA assets, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong asset performance, and commercial growth. The role bridges technical operations, subcontracted operations, client management, asset performance and strategic expansion in Ireland and the UK.

Leadership & Team Oversight:

• Provide leadership to the Solar O&M and Heating Teams
• Maintain and enhance operational structures, reporting, and accountability
• Support recruitment and development of team capabilities.

Service Delivery:

• Oversee solar PV O&M, EPC troubleshooting, and heating installation and maintenance activities
• Ensure service quality and operational efficiency in line with client requirements.

Asset Performance Management:

• Analyse performance data from PPA and client-owned solar assets
• Identify underperformance and optimisation opportunities
• Produce clear, client-friendly performance reports
• Manage and track all company assets.

Commercial & Client Engagement:

• Act as primary contact for key clients
• Lead pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations
• Drive service revenue and identify new opportunities
• Track timely invoicing including internal departmental charges.

Business Growth & Expansion:

• Support expansion and service development in Ireland and the UK
• Identify new business opportunities
• Identify and establish new supply chain partnerships.

Process Improvement:

• Implement reporting standards and dashboards
• Improve communication between teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Building Services, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in project management, operations management, or renewable energy are desirable.
• Proven experience in operations management within the renewable energy, building services, utilities, or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV operations and maintenance, heating systems, asset performance management, and service delivery.
• Experience managing client relationships, commercial contracts, pricing, and service proposals.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and supporting business growth and operational expansion.
• Experience in supplier management, supply chain development, and implementing operational processes and reporting frameworks.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, results-driven, and customer-focused approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systems, with the ability to develop and utilise operational dashboards and performance metrics.

Benefits

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Free birthday day
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounts from local businesses.
• Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Flexible Friday
• Professional Membership fees
• Training and CPD

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!