Operations Manager - Heat Networks/Energy Centre in London, United Kingdom

Operations Manager - District Heating / Energy Centres

City of London | £70,000 Basic + £6,000 Vehicle Allowance + Bonus & Package

Are you an experienced Operations Manager, Contract Manager or Engineering Manager with a strong mechanical, heating or HVAC background?

Are you looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where you can take ownership of major contracts, develop engineering teams and play a key role in the growth of a specialist District Heating & Energy Centre business?

This could be an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing specialist Heat Network businesses.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of a portfolio of heat network maintenance contracts across the City of London.

This is not simply a contract management position. You will have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to influence service delivery, develop engineers and future managers, strengthen client relationships and help shape the continued growth of the business.

The Package

£70,000 Basic Salary
£6,000 Vehicle Allowance
Performance Bonus
Pension
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Genuine career progression
Long-term opportunity within a rapidly expanding specialist business
Opportunity to influence and help shape the future direction of the company

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple District Heating, Energy Centre and Heat Network maintenance contracts.

You'll lead from the front, ensuring engineers have the technical and operational support they need while maintaining excellent standards of safety, compliance, customer service and contract performance.

The position combines:

You'll work closely with the Operations Director and wider management team to ensure contracts are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest possible standard.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of Heat Network, District Heating and Energy Centre maintenance contracts
Lead, motivate and develop a team of engineers
Ensure PPM and reactive maintenance programmes are delivered in line with contractual SLAs
Maintain excellent levels of customer service and contract retention
Develop strong, long-term client relationships
Attend regular client review and performance meetings
Provide t...