Director of Operations – Utility-scale Solar & BESS UK / Ireland – EU

Director of Operations – Utility-scale Solar & BESS UK / IRELAND / Ireland Salary & benefits will be summarised on initial enquiry 5+ years of experience delivering utility-scale solar PV projects in the UK / IRELAND – EU EME Contracts are supporting one of the largest solar developers in the EU to expand their senior management team. After heavy investment and approval of a series of projects. The company fosters a collaborative and autonomous environment, is driven by a passion for renewables and already has a wealth of experience developing projects across the globe. Our client is a trusted Development, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company (DEPC) with a proven track record of developing, designing, building, and maintaining utility-scale renewables projects in the UK / IRELAND for over 10 years. The specialism is in solar and battery storage developments in a cradle-to-grave process as best explained below: • The creation of fully developed solar and storage project rights, from pre-development partnerships (landowner engagement) to consenting shovel-ready assets through to full project and delivery operations (build and operations). Carrying out all construction elements in-house. • Obtaining Development Consent Orders (DCOs) within the very stringent Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) process. • Local, regional, and national consenting approvals for renewable energy projects (solar farms embedded with battery storage and other renewables technologies) • Complete utility-scale grid interconnection agreements (DNO and National Grid) • Credible Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), that are bankable and easy to transact • Funding partnerships both institutional and private, allow for all aspects of the development and building phase • Finalising all legal and local, certifications to obtain relevant tax credits, subsidies, and incentives within the UK / IRELAND Key Accountabilities • Responsible to the Board of Directors or such Managing Director appointed by the Board. • Oversee all business operations across the company, including construction, financial and back-office functions. • Ensure the successful day-to-day running of several construction sites & operational sites during the warranty period. • Responsible for budget management and on-target budget delivery of individual construction projects • Being a member of the UK / IRELAND Executive Management team to help lead the business, manage risk, and develop sustainable strategies for future success. • Matrix management with liaison with the significant support team from majority shareholders in Europe. • Manage a team of an in-house staff of between 5 and 10 employees and remotely manage via relevant site manager constructions teams during the building programme in partnership with our partner. • You will have responsibility for Operations & Construction activities, H&S, Project Management, financial records & forecasts, ensuring the smooth, safe & profitable running of the sites whilst maximising levels of customer satisfaction & Environmental compliance. Note a separate CFO will run the technical finance operations so this is not the specific responsibility of the Operations Director. • Manage and deliver complex projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing/challenging the output produced by the team. • Establishing operational tasks, policies, and procedures for the company. • Upholding company policies and values while always leading by example. The Person • An experienced operations director with strong experience and track record of commercial acumen, leading teams, and developing long-lasting client relationships • They will have a track record of successfully engaging with senior-level stakeholders and managing teams to deliver high-level results. • Excellent client handling skills and track record of being able to operate at the Board / Exec level, viewed by clients as an expert in this field • Have extensive Operations and transformation experience within engineering preferably with expertise in large-scale ground-mounted solar installations, or other relevant large-scale renewable energy projects. • Strong change and people leadership skills, and an exemplary track record in providing client satisfaction • A strong team player with empathy, humility and dedication to joint success and shared development, who supports the development of our people and the capability • Have demonstrable shifting of working outside of own comfort zone to deliver emerging or complex engagements • Educated to at least a degree level in an engineering or business subject • Spanish language skills would be beneficial