Regional Operations Manager (O&M)

Regional Operations Manager (O&M)- Scotland

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s 5-year Strategy of Growth?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a  Regional Operations Manager (O&M) to join our team, looking after the Scottish Region.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional to oversee the day-to-day running of energy centres within a commercial and residential portfolio across the Scottish region, specifically in the energy generation industry, particularly in district heating and steam generation, including projects for the NHS. This role involves ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while upholding Vital Energi's standards. The ideal candidate will manage the entire project lifecycle, from identifying tenders to handling operation and maintenance, with a strong focus on efficiency, quality, and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), while also winning new contracts.

Who are Vital Energi?

We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain centralised and efficient low carbon energy projects. We currently support hospitals, universities, new build residential developments, towns and cities as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are leading the way to achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets.

The Role

• Deliver cash, margin and sales in accordance with budgets and forecasts.
• Lead and manage work winning meetings/tenders with estimating, design and commercial staff to ensure proposals are produced on schedule and result in successful outcomes.
• Identify innovative solutions for the winning of work and delivery of projects utilising tools such as smart modelling and off site manufacturing alongside supply chain engagement.
• Attend and lead pre-contract and contract review meetings in conjunction with senior commercial staff
• Understand the contract and client requirements for performance and delivery of the projects.
• Approve and maintain inspection and test plans, commissioning programmes.
• Ensure O&M manuals are produced and issued in accordance with the project requirements
• Manage project teams in ensuring that project viability is maintained.
• Attend site meetings and produce contract status reports
• Review systems and methods, changing and modifying when required to improve contract performance.
• Engage with potential clients to build relationships and work as a leader of the bid team.
• Promote and comply with the Company’s policies on equality and health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.
• Engage with your manager in reviewing your performance and planning your development.
• Coach and develop direct reports to achieve targeted goals and objectives.

The Person

• Successful background controlling large value project’s or a number of lesser projects at one time.
• Experience in developing collaborative working environments which produce high performing teams.
• Develop knowledge and experience of undertaking projects as the Principal Contractor.
• Excellent financial awareness and understanding of the need to adhere to strict timetables to maximise profits and have the ability to identify potential problems and resolve them at an early stage.
• Drive, excellent people management and team working skills.

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thanks you for your interest in Vital Energi.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you