Interim Utilities Operations Director

Lewis Davey is thrilled to be working with an investor owned, Industrial and logistic space with an urgent requirement for an Interim Utilities Operations Director.

With a portfolio comprising of 27mil sq ft of industrial units and delivery facilities to big box developments utilised for national distribution, productions or manufacturing and customer base of 2,000 business in cities across the country, this is an exciting opportunity for a professional experienced in utilities operations management within real estate or infrastructure and a demonstrated ability to design and implement operational frameworks and teams from scratch.

The Interim Utilities Operations Director will be responsible for leading and creating a new utilities operations function, design and implement a cutting-edge innovative operating model, and drive the adoption of technology-led solutions.

The role will be instrumental in building a robust foundation for utilities management, ensuring cost control and efficiency, maximisation of returns from utilities recharging including solar and exceptional service delivery across the real estate portfolio.

The Utilities Target Operating Model (TOM) will encompass ESG and solar requirements, providing a strategic framework for utility management. It will include documented processes, defining responsibilities and handoffs, along with a data and technology solution to support the TOM and its outputs. A phased budget, a business case outlining ROI and intangible benefits, and a transition plan for implementation, including the technology solution, will also be developed.