Head of Operations - City of Edinburgh - Xodus Group

    Xodus Group
    Xodus Group City of Edinburgh

    2 weeks ago

    Description

    Business Unit: Part of Xodus Group, Evolv Energies is at the forefront of major international projects where we bring a unique, integrated perspective and specialist engineering expertise to support offshore developers, investors and the wider construction and installation supply chain through Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design, and across Construction and Installation activities, predominately in relation to offshore wind, transmission & distribution and energy transition projects.

    Role: As a key member of the Evolv Energies Leadership Team, the Head of Operations will report directly to the Vice President and provide strategic and operational leadership across the business unit. This role ensures that Evolv Energies is recognised as a trusted and reliable provider of engineering services by overseeing governance, assurance and operational excellence. The position is accountable for driving efficiency and effectiveness across all phases of our operations - winning work, executing projects and enabling our team to delivery globally, whilst maintaining a strong focus on commercial performance and profitability.

    Primary roles and responsibilities include:

    • Governance & Assurance: Champion robust business governance and assurance in alignment with Xodus Group Management Systems, embedding a culture of operational discipline and compliance.
    • Operational Delivery: Drive the overall operational strategy, providing high-level oversight of business development, project delivery and engineering functions.
    • Commercial Leadership: Work closely with business development to support growth strategies, ensuring proposals and tenders are commercially sound and aligned with profitability targets.
    • Team Enablement: Foster an environment where teams are empowered to deliver their best work by providing clear direction, removing barriers, and promoting collaboration and accountability.
    • Performance Optimisation: Provide strategic feedback and propose initiatives to optimise business performance, driving accountability for implementation and measurable results.
    • Profitability Focus: Monitor financial performance across operations, ensuring cost control, margin protection, and delivery of profitable outcomes.

    Leadership Philosophy: As a key member of the Evolv Energies Leadership Team, the Head of Operations will lead with a people-first approach, recognising that operational excellence is achieved through empowered, motivated, and well supported teams. This means:

    • Maintaining our culture of trust, collaboration and accountability.
    • Enabling individuals to take ownership of their work by providing clarity, resources and removing obstacles.
    • Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of governance and assurance.
    • Developing talent and fostering professional growth to create a resilient, high-performing organisation.

    Requirements

    • A proactive, hands‑on leader with a collaborative mindset and ability to engage at all organisational levels.
    • Proven experience in managing business operations and delivering complex energy projects.
    • Detailed commercial acumen with demonstrable experience in supporting business development and driving profitability.
    • Strong background in offshore and renewable energy, and transmission & distribution projects, including clear knowledge and understanding of major project delivery disciplines (planning, cost, risk, HSE, quality, and commercial management).
    • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally.
    • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and lead cross‑functional teams effectively.

    Salary and Benefits:

    • Flexible & Hybrid Working
    • Private Medical Insurance
    • Pension
    • Life Insurance
    • Income Protection Plan
    • Employee Assistance Programme

    About Xodus Group & Evolv Energies

    At Xodus, we are a global energy consultancy powered by the expertise and experience of our unique and diverse people.

    Within our Evolv Energies business, we deliver Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED and Detailed Design services and also Construction and Installation engineering services, predominately in relation to energy transition, offshore wind, interconnectors and subsea cable projects, and associated infrastructure.

    Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

    Xodus Group is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture whereby everyone has a strong sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. We believe diversity drives innovation and we continually work to grow our network of people to give us the chance to be the best company that we can.

    We promote the freedom to work flexibly by empowering people with the autonomy to choose where and when to work and providing them with the technology to be connected to colleagues.

    Our Commitment to Wellbeing

    Xodus Group is committed to providing a healthy working environment and strives to continuously improve the quality of working life of our employees, their families and others who work closing with us. We do this through the integration of wellbeing throughout all business activities, to create a working environment and culture that is compatible to the wellbeing of all our colleagues.

    The closing date for this role is 27th February 2026. We look forward to receiving your application


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