Senior Operations Manager, Renewable Energy Projects

PuriFire Energy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in operations management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability. Responsibilities include managing business operations, team management, and process optimisation. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to be an early employee in a growing firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Chance to be an early employee

Freedom to innovate

Flexible working hours

26 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays

Great hardware and tools

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operations and project management, preferably in renewable energy, clean tech, or industrial production.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily business operations across production, logistics, and administrative functions.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate staff to maintain high performance and engagement levels.
• Develop and implement operational systems, policies, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

A renewable energy company in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in operations management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability. Responsibilities include managing business operations, team management, and process optimisation. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to be an early employee in a growing firm.