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Ameresco

Sr. Vice President - UK Operations Oversight and Strategic Projects

Ameresco, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Sr. Vice President - UK Operations Oversight and Strategic Projects. Ameresco is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize in the global energy transition. We work with public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we develop, construct and operate tailored energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization and innovation. Our portfolio addresses today’s challenges and supports future growth for our customers. Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to the UK Country Manager and local team. Drive growth in energy infrastructure: efficiency, renewables, and grid modernization. Lead sales strategy and execution for large-scale projects. Ensure UK operations meet financial, operational, and compliance goals. Foster a high-performance, innovative, and accountable culture. Recruit and develop top talent to support growth. Advance project finance practices locally and globally. Oversee capital structuring and financial modelling. Secure financing through banks, investors, and institutions. Mitigate risk and ensure financial sustainability across UK projects. Lead strategic initiatives: market entry, investments, energy transition. Accelerate EBITDA growth and market share through disciplined execution. Serve as liaison to executives, investors, regulators, and partners. Support board reporting and strategic planning. Uphold governance, compliance, and ethical standards. Identify opportunities for innovation and strategic partnerships. Evolve UK offerings with infrastructure and energy-as-a-service solutions. Develop and implement global strategic initiatives related to project financing, including: Establishing scalable financing frameworks for multi-country infrastructure deployment. Coordinating with global finance teams to align capital strategy across regions. Structuring innovative financial instruments to support energy transition projects. Building strategic relationships with international lenders, development banks, and equity partners. Supporting cross-border financial compliance and risk mitigation. Willingness and ability to travel regularly both domestically and internationally. Perform other duties as required. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Growth in energy infrastructure project pipeline and revenue. UK regional EBITDA and project margins. Strategic project delivery (on time, on budget, on scope). Capital raised and financial structuring success. Sales conversion rates and customer acquisition. Market share growth in key UK segments. Talent acquisition, retention, and leadership development. Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement. Organizational alignment and cultural health. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred. Minimum 15 years of senior leadership experience in energy, infrastructure, or related sectors. Proven track record in project finance, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Experience driving sales and execution of large-scale infrastructure projects. Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams. Familiarity with UK regulatory, financial, and operational frameworks. Strategic mindset with strong financial and commercial acumen. Exceptional leadership and people development capabilities. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead through change and drive transformation. High integrity and commitment to corporate governance. Additional Information

Ameresco challenges the brightest and most talented individuals with an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We offer comprehensive and competitive employee benefits including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans. All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. For inquiries, contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO. Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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