Head Of Operations

Head of Operations – Renewable Energy

Location: North East Scotland

Employment: Full-Time – Senior Leadership Position

Salary: Up to £85,000 – Negotiable for the right candidate

Benefits: Health Care / Private Pension

We are working with a well‑established privately owned business within the renewable energy sector that is seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Head of Operations to oversee multiple operational energy sites across the Northeast of Scotland.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a driven operational professional looking to take full responsibility for site performance, operational efficiency, maintenance strategy, team leadership, and long‑term business improvement. Reporting directly to the business owners, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, increasing output, reducing costs, improving reliability, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operation and performance of multiple renewable energy sites
• Drive operational efficiency, output, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage operational teams, maintenance activities, contractors, and suppliers
• Monitor site performance data and implement strategies to improve productivity and reduce downtime
• Oversee maintenance planning and operational resource management
• Support cost reduction and profitability improvement initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Work closely with the business owners on operational strategy and business performance
• Develop and maintain a strong operational and safety culture across all sites

Candidate Requirements

• Proven senior operational management experience within renewable energy, industrial processing, manufacturing, utilities, engineering, or related sectors
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Experience managing operational performance across multiple sites
• Commercially minded with a track record of improving efficiency and reducing operational costs
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, operational reliability, and process improvement
• Experience using operational monitoring systems and performance reporting tools
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision‑making skills
• Hands‑on and proactive management style
• Full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious operations leader to join a growing business where they can influence operational strategy, drive performance improvements, and play a key role in the future success of the company.