Metering Operations Manager

We are Optimised, a team driven by passion to create a positive impact and make a real difference in the world!

With offices across the UK, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful solutions to optimise the worlds transition to net zero and beyond.

We recognise that the climate emergency is the greatest challenge of our generation, and we are driven both personally and professionally to be a force for positive change.

We deliver a range of integrated energy and sustainability solutions spanning Carbon Impact, Utility Management and Building Optimisation that help our clients achieve their decarbonisation goals whilst delivering significant returns on investment.

As a certified B Corp, we place purpose before profit, upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability in everything we do.

At Optimised, we know that our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a flexible, fun, and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best. We’re always looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact.

As we continue to grow, we need more dedicated people to join our mission. If you are driven by purpose and ready to contribute to a better future, we would love to hear from you!

As the Metering Operations Manager, you are responsible for leading and managing the operational delivery of Optimised’s metering services, managing survey and installation activities to ensure work is planned, coordinated and delivered effectively from initial assessment through to completion. Reporting to the Head of Energy Management, the role sits within the delivery function and is responsible for how metering work flows through the business on a day-to-day basis.

This includes managing survey activity, coordinating installation delivery, and ensuring work progresses in a structured and efficient way across multiple projects and clients. The Metering Operations Manager provides leadership and direction to both project management and engineering roles within the team, ensuring resources are effectively structured, supported and aligned to deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple concurrent projects. Application of a practical understanding of metering systems, communication protocols (such as Modbus, M-Bus and BACnet) and their interaction with building systems will successfully support effective operational planning and delivery.

The role also works alongside governance and administration teams to ensure that metering activities are completed in line with industry processes and internal standards, resulting in compliant, fully operational and data-ready metering systems. Acting as a key operational interface for strategic customers, you will help to align delivery approaches with client requirements and support the consistent and effective delivery of metering programmes.

Job requirements

• Strong experience within the sub-metering, energy services or building services sector an advantage
• Electrically biased background, with relevant experience in electrical installations, metering or building systems
• Understanding of metering systems and communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, M-Bus, BACnet)
• Experience or awareness of BEMS and their interaction with metering systems
• Good understanding of metering delivery, including survey, installation and commissioning
• Experience managing operational delivery within a field-based or project-led environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple work streams, resources and delivery programmes effectively
• Experience managing or supporting operational teams, including survey or engineering resource
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage delivery pipelines and priorities
• Experience working with customers to align delivery with requirements and expectations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of cost, efficiency and delivery impact
• Proactive, accountable and delivery-focused approach
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Job responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational…