Optimised Group Ltd
Energy Operations Manager
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About Us
We are Optimised, a team of over 100 people driven by passion to create a positive impact and make a real difference in the world!
With offices across the UK and our team of engineers working nationwide, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful solutions to optimise the world's transition to net zero and beyond.
We recognise that the climate emergency is the greatest challenge of our generation, and we are driven both personally and professionally to be a force for positive change.
We deliver a range of integrated energy and sustainability solutions spanning Carbon Impact, Utility Management, and Building Optimisation that help our clients achieve their decarbonisation goals while delivering significant returns on investment.
As a certified B Corp, we place purpose before profit, upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability in everything we do.
At Optimised, we know that our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a flexible, fun, and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best. We’re always looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact.
As we continue to grow, we need more dedicated people to join our mission. If you are driven by purpose and ready to contribute to a better future, we would love to hear from you!
About the Role
As our Energy Operations Manager within the Energy Management division, you'll be responsible for the operational management, commercial performance, and day-to-day delivery oversight of the survey, compliance, analysis, and advisory functions within the division.
Managing a team of technical specialists, you'll oversee resource planning, client delivery, financial performance, and continuous improvement across key energy compliance and advisory services, including ESOS and Heat Network Regulations. Working closely with colleagues across the business, including our Technology team, you'll help identify opportunities to harness AI and digital innovation to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery.
As a member of the divisional leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping strategy, supporting business growth, and ensuring our services deliver outstanding outcomes for clients. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strong operational management skills and the technical expertise to support delivery when needed.
We understand that candidates have varying experiences, and it is unlikely that all aspects of the role description will be an exact match. Please do not be deterred if that is the case – we would still welcome your application if you are passionate about our vision and have relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Experience in an operational, project management, or team leadership role within the energy, sustainability, or related technical services sector, with a demonstrable ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Genuine technical credibility in energy consultancy delivery, with demonstrable experience leading or delivering technical energy workstreams such as ESOS assessments, Heat Network Regulations compliance, or similar statutory and advisory programs.
- Experience leading, managing, or mentoring a team of technical professionals, with the ability to provide clear direction, support individual development, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Strong commercial awareness, including experience of financial reporting, performance management, and commercial oversight within a team or business unit context.
- Experience managing client relationships, with the ability to act as a credible operational point of contact and manage escalations effectively.
- Experience scoping, pricing, and commercially structuring consultancy or analytical workstreams within a professional services or managed services environment.
- Experience managing subcontract or third-party resource within a delivery or consultancy context, with the ability to set clear expectations and maintain delivery and quality standards.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to represent functions confidently at a senior level and communicate complex technical and commercial concepts clearly.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and workstreams across a fast-paced operational environment.
- Understanding of integrated energy and utility management service models, with the ability to see how individual delivery workstreams contribute to a broader client relationship and service journey.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
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Key Duties
- Lead the day-to-day operations of our Energy Management division, ensuring projects are planned, resourced, and delivered on time, to a high standard, and with an exceptional client experience.
- Manage and develop a team of technical specialists and function leads, creating a collaborative, high-performing environment where people can thrive.
- Oversee the delivery of energy consultancy services, including ESOS, Heat Network Regulations, and wider compliance, analysis, and advisory programs, providing technical leadership and hands-on support when required.
- Drive operational excellence by improving processes, managing workloads and capacity, and working with our Technology team to embrace AI and digital innovation that enhances productivity and service delivery.
- Take ownership of the commercial performance of your functions, monitoring revenue, utilisation, margins, and project performance while supporting pricing, forecasting, and business growth.
- Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, acting as a senior point of contact and ensuring seamless collaboration from sales through to delivery.
- Champion a positive Health & Safety culture, ensuring safe working practices, compliance, and effective management of subcontractors and site-based activities.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Energy Management division, using operational and financial insights to support decision-making, continuous improvement, and the growth of our services.
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Benefits
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days with length of service (+ bank holidays)
- Option to buy/sell up to 3 days holiday each year
- Contributory pension scheme (5% Matched)
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Award-winning employee assistance helpline and online GP service
- Cycle to work and EV car scheme
- Annual railcard
- Annual flu jab and eye test
- A professional development and sustainability allowance
- 2 x sustainable holiday travel days
- 1 day off paid each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- Up to one professional membership fee paid for by the Company each year
- Reward for introductions scheme
Interested?
If you are interested and think you can help us achieve our mission to net zero, we would love to receive your application. If you have any queries regarding the role before applying, please contact us at careers@optimised.net.
Recruitment Agencies
At Optimised, we have selected agencies we work with and will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies outside of this. Therefore, we kindly request you not to contact us.
Any CVs received from any agency that is not nominated to work for this specific position, and which are not received via our internal ATS, will be considered as unsolicited and the property of Optimised, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment that promotes diversity. We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert or are seeking an alternative working pattern. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone.
If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
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