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Operations Manager

Valoris Group252 open roles

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Job Title: Operations Manager

Department: Operations Location: Cambridge Employment Type: Permanent Direct Reports: Operations Team & Field-Based Installation Teams Date: April 2026

Job Purpose

This is a key leadership position within a growing renewable energy business, responsible for driving the day-to-day performance of the operations function and supporting the successful delivery of installation projects across the UK.

The Operations Manager will act as the central link between office-based teams, site teams, and senior leadership, ensuring all projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard.

This role requires a proactive, solutions-focused individual with strong organisational capability and a solid understanding of construction and renewable technologies, able to balance technical oversight with people leadership and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of daily operations across installation and support teams
  • Drive efficiency across workflows, ensuring projects move smoothly from sale through to commissioning
  • Manage work in progress, maintaining visibility across all live jobs
  • Lead, develop, and mentor the operations team through structured 1:1s, reviews, and ongoing support
  • Build a high-performing team culture, identifying and developing future talent
  • Plan and manage resources effectively, including scheduling, holidays, and absence management
  • Act as a key escalation point for operational and technical issues, supporting resolution where required
  • Work closely with site teams to ensure all pre-installation requirements are in place
  • Ensure all commissioning and compliance documentation is accurate and completed on time
  • Develop strong technical knowledge across solar, heating, and wider renewable technologies
  • Oversee stock control, procurement, and forecasting to support operational delivery
  • Collaborate closely with Sales to ensure clear and accurate handovers
  • Work alongside Finance to ensure all operational data supports invoicing and commercial processes

Decision-Making Authority

  • Responsible for day-to-day operational decision-making in line with business policies
  • Authority over resource allocation, workflow prioritisation, and team management
  • Input into wider operational strategy and business improvements

Internal Relationships

  • Sales Team: Ensure seamless project handovers and alignment on delivery
  • Finance Team: Support accurate invoicing and commercial processes
  • Head Office Functions: Collaborate on operational performance and strategy
  • Installation Teams: Provide leadership, coordination, and ongoing support

External Relationships

  • Customers: Maintain a high level of service and communication throughout project delivery
  • Suppliers: Manage procurement, stock flow, and delivery timelines
  • Regulatory & External Bodies: Ensure compliance with industry standards and requirements

Qualifications & Education

Essential:

  • Minimum 5 GCSEs (A–C) or equivalent
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

  • Electrical or Plumbing qualification
  • Experience within renewable energy (Solar PV, Heat Pumps, etc.)
  • Experience with systems such as HubSpot, Odoo, or Xero

Experience

Essential:

  • 3+ years' experience in an operations management role
  • 3+ years leading and managing teams
  • Strong understanding of construction, installations, or renewable environments

Desirable:

  • Background in electrical, plumbing, or renewable technologies

Technical Competencies

  • Strong operational planning and coordination skills
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident using CRM and operational systems
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and processes
  • Full UK driving licence

Behavioural Competencies

  • Professional, credible, and solutions-focused
  • Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and develop teams
  • Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving ability
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Effective communicator across all levels of the business
  • Proactive and self-driven, with a hands-on approach
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and challenge processes
  • Strong emotional intelligence and team awareness
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