Operations Manager - Solar PV

Covering North West Sites & Locations

Centreco is one of the UK's leading commercial solar energy specialists, providing end-to-end solar energy solutions from system design and commercial modelling through to installation, commissioning and ongoing management services. Our bespoke solutions help organisations reduce operating costs, improve energy security and achieve their sustainability objectives. Since 2014, we have delivered hundreds of solar installations across the UK and, as part of DCC Energy, continue to support businesses on their journey towards a more sustainable future.

Join Centreco and play a pivotal role in delivering the UK's transition to renewable energy.

Centreco is looking for an experienced and commercially focused Operations Manager to lead and develop our solar PV installation operations across the UK.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably and to the highest quality standards. You'll lead operational teams, develop robust governance and processes, and drive continuous improvement across the business as we continue our ambitious growth journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven operational leader to shape the future of a growing renewable energy business and make a significant impact on operational performance, customer satisfaction and business success.

What you'll be doing

Operational Leadership

• Lead Centreco's operational delivery function across multiple concurrent projects throughout the UK.
• Manage and develop multi-disciplinary teams including Project Administration, Site Supervisors and Installation Teams.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, continuous improvement and commercial awareness.
• Ensure operational resources are effectively allocated across all live projects.
• Maintain visibility and control of project delivery through structured reporting and governance.
• Provide operational support and escalation management for technical, contractual and client challenges.

Operational Excellence

• Develop, implement and continually improve Centreco's operational management systems.
• Establish and maintain company processes, procedures and operational standards.
• Oversee key project administration activities including DNO applications, planning processes, structural surveys, building control and project mobilisation.
• Drive installation efficiency, labour utilisation and programme delivery performance.
• Develop operational manuals, quality assurance processes and lessons learned programmes.
• Create scalable systems and processes to support continued business growth.

Health & Safety

• Lead the implementation of Health & Safety across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Health & Safety at Work legislation, Work at Height Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Work closely with the wider Health & Safety team to maintain best practice and compliance standards.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented across future projects.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all operational activities.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and manage operational KPIs across project delivery, quality, health & safety and customer satisfaction.
• Identify trends affecting operational performance and profitability.
• Develop and implement new processes, systems and automation initiatives.
• Drive standardisation and operational consistency across the business.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future project delivery.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor and develop operational teams through coaching, performance reviews and development planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning activities.
• Produce operational reporting and business insights for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and key stakeholders.
• Represent the operational function within strategic planning discussions.

What we're looking for

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience leading large-scale commercial construction, renewable energy or engineering operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary operational teams of 30+ employees.
• Experience developing and implementing operational governance frameworks and management systems.
• Strong commercial understanding of project delivery, programme management and cost control.
• Demonstrable experience delivering business process improvements and operational transformation.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety management within construction or engineering environments.
• Experience working within Principal Contractor environments.
• Experience producing executive-level reports and presenting operational performance data to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO management systems.

Why Centreco?

At Centreco, we're committed to delivering high-quality renewable energy solutions that support businesses on their decarbonisation journey.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, where you'll have the autonomy to shape operational strategy, influence business performance and play a key role in delivering sustainable growth.

You'll work alongside a passionate and experienced team, helping to build the operational foundations that will support the next phase of Centreco's success.

If you're an experienced Operations leader with a passion for operational excellence, renewable energy and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

At Centreco, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all colleagues and candidates.