Operations Director - Low Carbon

Operations Director - Low Carbon Leeds Permanent Competitive + car/car allowance + Flexible Benefits NG Bailey is committed to creating a low-carbon future - not only for our clients, but through our own operations. With our market-leading engineering and built-environment expertise, we are accelerating the transition to more sustainable, energy-efficient buildings across the UK. To support this ambition, we are seeking an experienced Operations Director to join our Low Carbon team and lead the delivery of complex, large-scale decarbonisation projects.

The role As Operations Director, you will take full ownership of high-value (£10m+) design & build decarbonisation retrofit projects, leading them from early design through construction, commissioning and completion. You will act as Principal Contractor, owning the client relationship, project P&L, and providing clear technical, commercial and construction leadership to both internal and external teams. Many projects will be delivered in occupied, critical environments, requiring careful planning, strong stakeholder management and an uncompromising focus on safety and continuity of operations.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence - shaping project delivery standards, supporting business growth and championing a strong culture of safety, quality and collaboration across the Low Carbon business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Project & Commercial Leadership Lead the end-to-end delivery of large, complex low-carbon D&B projectsOwn project commercials, including tender pricing and full P&L responsibilityEnsure delivery to agreed programme, cost and quality targets, with strong risk management Client & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, consultants and partnersLead multi-disciplinary internal and external teams to deliver successful outcomes Low Carbon Growth & Pipeline Support growth of the Low Carbon pipeline by identifying opportunities and shaping solutionsContribute to bid and tender activity, bringing D&B and decarbonisation expertise Technical & Construction Excellence Provide technical leadership across low-carbon and energy-efficiency solutionsEnsure designs are practical, compliant, optimised for funding and deliverable on siteMaintain oversight of construction activities under CDM Regulations Process & Capability Development Help develop and embed robust delivery processes aligned to NG Bailey governanceMentor and support teams, building a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture Safety, Quality & Compliance Champion best-in-class health, safety, environmental and quality standardsEnsure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and client requirements About you You will be a credible senior leader with a strong track record of delivering large-scale low-carbon retrofit projects in complex environments. Essential experience Proven leadership of £10m+ D&B decarbonisation or major retrofit projectsExperience operating as Principal Contractor, including on occupied, critical sitesStrong background in complex M&E solutions and energy infrastructureDirect experience with technologies such as: Heat pumps, boilers, CHPEnergy generation and distributionSolar PV, LED lighting and energy-efficiency measures Solid understanding of regulatory and statutory compliance in public and private sector projects Qualifications & professional standing Degree in engineering, construction or project managementMembership of a relevant professional body (e.g.

APM, CIBSE, IMechE) - desirable Leadership attributes A clear, inspiring communicator who brings people togetherCommercially astute, with resilience and tenacity in complex delivery environmentsEmotionally intelligent, collaborative and committed to developing othersStrong sense of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution25 days holidayPersonal Wellbeing and Volunteer DaysPrivate Medical InsuranceFree 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK.

Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to wor