OCU are recruiting, we have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to come and join us based in the North of England, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the company's operations in the Non-Regulated Energy portfolio across the North of England and Scotland, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of products and services. This role requires strong leadership skills, business acumen, and the ability to drive operational excellence across all areas of the organisation. The role will with have P&L accountability of circa £120m per annum with strong growth aspirations into the subsequent financial years, leading a team of project directors on a range of projects across multiple sectors and clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the company's operations in alignment with overall business goals and objectives. Identify opportunities for growth, expansion, and improvement in operational processes and systems.
Team Leadership: Lead and manage the operations team, including department heads, managers, supervisors, and staff. Provide direction, guidance, and support to ensure that team members perform effectively and efficiently in their roles.
Operational Management: Oversee all aspects of the company's operations, including production, supply chain, logistics, facilities management, and customer service. Ensure that operational activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and evaluate the performance of operational activities. Track progress against targets, analyse data, and identify areas for improvement.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation. Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and efficiency gains. Implement best practices and initiatives to enhance operational performance and competitiveness.
Financial Management: Manage operational budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. Monitor expenses, revenue, and profitability to ensure that operational activities are conducted within budget and contribute to overall business success.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and cross-functional teams, to coordinate operational activities and achieve common goals. Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and clients.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices in all areas of operations. Identify and mitigate operational risks to protect the company's reputation, assets, and interests.
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Chartered member of MIET.
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with a focus on operations management in the renewable energy sector.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent strategic planning and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards across both Power Distribution and Transmission.
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact
Hayley Hufton at
[email protected]
Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
[email protected].
