Operations Manager - Heating and Solar

Greenvolt Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Bike to Work

Discounts

International environment

Company pension

Death in service

Income protection

Flexible Friday

Training & CPD

Professional memberships

Job summary

Greenvolt Next Ireland, a leader in renewable energy solutions for commercial clients, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Solar O&M and Heating Teams across Ireland and the UK. You will drive service delivery, asset performance, and commercial activities including pricing, proposals, and contracts, while expanding partnerships and implementing dashboards and reporting frameworks.

This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Building Services, Business Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience in operations management within renewable energy, building services, utilities, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV O&M, heating systems, asset performance management, and service delivery.
• Experience in client relationships, commercial contracts, pricing, and service proposals.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and supporting business growth.
• Experience in supplier management and supply chain development.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Solar O&M and Heating Teams and support recruitment and development of team capabilities.
• Oversee solar PV O&M, EPC troubleshooting, heating installation and maintenance activities; ensure service quality.
• Analyse performance data from PPA and client-owned solar assets; identify underperformance and optimisation opportunities; produce client-friendly reports; manage assets.
• Act as primary contact for key clients; lead pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations; drive service revenue; track invoicing.
• Support expansion and service development in Ireland and the UK; identify new opportunities; establish supply chain partnerships.
• Implement reporting standards and dashboards; improve communication between teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team oversight

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Pricing & proposals

Contract negotiations

Service delivery

Data analysis

Dashboard reporting

Supply chain development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Renewable energy qualification

Project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Performance 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.

Requirements

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!