Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit an Energy Centre Manager for their energy centre sites in London.
This crucial Energy Centre Manager role comes with a salary of £58,693 to £71,634 plus a London allowance of £3,550 per annum and additional benefits.
If you’re an experienced energy professional with a strong background in operations and maintenance within the power or district heating sector and are looking to join an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of Energy Centre Engineers, ensuring high performance and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee all operations and maintenance activities, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient running of energy centre assets.
• Provide visible leadership in health and safety, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Develop and implement long-term operational strategies to optimise performance and asset reliability.
• Manage maintenance contracts, ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered effectively.
• Control operational budgets and drive cost efficiency across the sites.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure technical governance and compliance.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) or equivalent qualification in engineering, or significant relevant experience.
• IOSH or equivalent safety qualification.
• Authorised Engineer status.
• Strong knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk management.
• Understanding of the commercial impact of operations and maintenance activities.

Personal skills

The Energy Centre Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has experience leading technical teams within the energy, power generation, or district heating sectors.
• Can make informed management and technical decisions with a strategic mindset.
• Has a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Can plan and manage operations with a long-term perspective.

Salary and benefits of the Energy Centre Manager role

• £58,693 to £71,634 per annum
• London allowance of £3,550 per annum
• Competitive benefits package

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.