Job Description

About Us

Northern Eco and Renewables Ltd, incorporated in 2025, is a fast-growing environmental consulting and energy services provider. Together with our newly established Gas company, we deliver

Retrofit Assessments, Renewable Energy Solutions, Gas Compliance, Plumbing, and Heating

across

Yorkshire, Humberside, the North East, and the North West

.

We operate with full insurance cover, including

10m Employers' Liability

,

5m Public Liability

, and

1m Professional Indemnity

. Our operations are compliance-driven and client-focused, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality and safe services across all regions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Group Operations Manager

to take responsibility for the operational leadership of both companies. This is a senior position, reporting directly to the

Managing Director

, and is critical to ensuring our services are delivered efficiently, safely, and profitably across a large geographic footprint.

The Group Operations Manager will

line manage all Service Team Managers

across gas, plumbing, retrofit, and renewables, as well as the

Office Manager

who oversees administration, scheduling, and compliance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Report directly to the

Managing Director

on operational strategy, performance, and compliance. Lead and line manage all Service Team Managers and the Office Manager. Oversee operations across Yorkshire, Humberside, the North East, and the North West. Drive efficiency in scheduling, resource allocation, and service delivery. Ensure full compliance with

Gas Safe, HSE, PAS 2035, Building Regulations, and industry standards

. Promote a strong health and safety culture, including audits, risk assessments, and incident reporting. Manage budgets, forecasting, and reporting against operational KPIs. Support business development and strategic growth initiatives in partnership with the Board of Directors. Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of both office-based and field-based staff. Act as senior escalation point for operational and client service matters across all regions.
Essential Criteria

Significant experience as an

Operations, Regional, or Group Manager

within the

gas, renewables, or construction industries

. Strong knowledge of

gas compliance frameworks, renewable energy systems, and retrofit standards such as PAS 2030/2035

. Proven ability to manage a multi-disciplinary workforce, including Service Team Managers, engineers, and office staff. Excellent working knowledge of

health and safety legislation and compliance requirements

. Demonstrable commercial acumen with a track record of

budget management and KPI delivery

. Outstanding leadership, organisational, and communication skills. IT literate with strong experience in Microsoft Office and job management systems. Willingness to travel regionally across Yorkshire, Humberside, the North East, and the North West. Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Criteria

Chartered Management qualification or similar leadership accreditation. Health & Safety qualifications such as

NEBOSH

or

IOSH Managing Safely

. Knowledge of

ECO4, GBIS, or government retrofit programmes

. Experience managing operations across multiple business units or group structures. Background in

contract management, negotiation, and insurance-backed works

. Training in

change management, leadership, or strategic planning

. Based in

Barnsley / South Yorkshire

or within commuting distance.
What We Offer

Competitive executive-level salary package. Car allowance / fuel card. 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Significant scope to shape and grow the operations of two ambitious, high-growth companies.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-52,329.91 per year

Work Location: In person