Their Purpose – A leading, sustainability-driven business delivering nationwide EV charging infrastructure, large-scale Solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With an expanding portfolio across the UK, they are committed to accelerating the clean energy transition through safe, reliable, and high-performance renewable energy assets.
Location &, flexibility – Hybrid - London
Salary – Competitive salary + annual bonus, 5% employer contribution pension, life insurance, income protection, 33 days holiday inc bank holidays + birthday off
About the Job:
As Head of Network Operations, you’ll lead the Network Operation Centre to ensure network reliability and performance across EV charging networks, solar farms and BESS assets. You’ll have full P&L accountability, drive operational excellence and play a critical role in optimising assets, systems and processes to maximise performance and uptime.
- Lead and oversee the Network Operations Centre, ensuring reliability, availability, and safety of critical network assets.
- Develop and deliver network maintenance and field service strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practice.
- Champion innovation, adopting new technologies to improve network performance and efficiency.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Plan and control budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without compromising quality.
- Coordinate with engineering, customer, and procurement teams to optimise maintenance scheduling, asset lifecycle management, and capital projects.
- Drive predictive and preventative maintenance programmes using data analytics and condition monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, health and safety, and company requirements.
- Establish and monitor KPIs for operational performance and present regular reports to senior leadership.
- Lead response efforts for network failures and emergencies, minimising downtime.
- Build strong relationships with charger manufacturers and key suppliers, leading negotiations to support operational excellence.
About you:
- Extensive experience in network and asset management within EV, solar, BESS, or related industries.
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams.
- Strong background in maintenance strategy development for large-scale network assets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Data-driven approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in CMMS, asset management, and data analytics tools.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control.
- Ability to lead change and drive innovation in operational practices.
- Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or related discipline.
- Membership of a relevant governing body (e.g. IET, IMechE, IEEE) and professional certifications (e.g. CMIOSH, IRCA, IAM) are highly desirable.
If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team. Please send your CV to Amelia.yates@zero-global.com