As the first operational hire, you will partner directly with the founders to scale a distributed power network. You will own everything from pilot deployments and manufacturing milestones to building the internal systems that enable rapid expansion. This is a high-impact, zero-to-one role focused on unblocking growth and professionalizing operations for a well-funded hardware-software business.
Founding Operator at next-gen energy infrastructure startup
Are you ready to build the distributed power network of the future? We are looking for a Founding Operator to join a well-funded energy infrastructure startup in London. Working directly alongside the founders, you will own the commercial and operational backbone of a company deploying plug-in battery systems that bypass grid constraints. This is a unique opportunity for a zero-to-one builder to join as a founding member with meaningful equity. If you thrive in ambiguity, love building systems from scratch, and want to play a pivotal role in the energy transition, this high-impact role offers the chance to shape a generational hardware-software company.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Next-gen energy infrastructure startup
What you will do
- Build and manage the operational systems required to scale from initial pilot deployments to a network of thousands.
- Orchestrate complex partnerships and manufacturing timelines to ensure battery units are delivered and operational without delay.
- Act as the connective tissue between founders, customers, and technical teams to ensure no critical projects or insights slip through the cracks.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience as an early-stage operator, founder, or consultant who excels at creating structure within highly ambiguous environments.
- A “finisher” mindset with a deep bias for action and the ability to own projects from initial concept to final delivery.
- Enthusiastic about leveraging AI to automate workflows and passionate about building real-world infrastructure for a sustainable future.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a well-funded startup as a founding team member with meaningful equity and direct influence on company strategy.
- Work on the physical layer of the energy transition, deploying hardware that solves immediate grid constraints and enables data center growth.
- Gain unparalleled experience building a company from the ground up, operating across manufacturing, business development, and core operations.
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