Operations Director

EO Charging (EO) is a global pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for depot-based fleets. EO is on a mission to accelerate carbon-free transportation by enabling the transition to electric fleets—promising to make charging simple, reliable, and accessible to fleets around the world. EO delivers commercial-grade Charge Assurance through its full technology and service stack, offered as-a-service, and boasts an unrivalled market uptime of over 99% across its customer base. EO's end-to-end EV infrastructure solutions include depot design, electrical installation, grid upgrades, and ongoing operations and maintenance for car, van, truck, and bus fleets. Many of the world's largest and most complex fleet operators already rely on EO's technology, including Amazon, DHL, UPS, Tesco, and FedEx.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Director with a strong background in civil and electrical contracting ideally gained within the water, gas, energy, or wider utilities sectors to lead and oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of the contracting division, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight, commercial accountability, and hands-on operational management of Project Managers and delivery teams across a portfolio of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop Project Managers overseeing multiple construction and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered to specification, on time, within budget, and aligned with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and allocation of labour, materials, and subcontractors.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all delivery functions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide commercial oversight of contracts, including cost control, risk management, and financial performance.
• Lead regular project reviews, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of risks or delays.
• Oversee compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation and company policies.
• Contribute to strategic business planning, growth initiatives, and tender support for new work.
• Support and mentor PMs and delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Operations Director, Senior Project Manager, or Programme Manager within civil, electrical, or utilities contracting.
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery within the water, gas, or energy infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrable track record of managing large-scale or multi-site projects through teams of PMs and site-based delivery staff.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of NEC or similar contract frameworks.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental standards within construction operations.

Desirable:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Chartered status (CEng, MICE, or equivalent) desirable.
• Experience with digital project management or reporting tools.
• Experience working within a regulated utilities environment (e.g. water frameworks, DNOs).

Personal Attributes

• Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery capability.
• Highly organised, decisive, and commercially astute.
• Excellent people leader who inspires confidence and accountability.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Results-driven and passionate about operational excellence and safety.