Project at a glance
- Over a £100m Turnover
- PE Backed Business
- Group of Companies
- Over 1500 Employees
- Multiple Office Locations
Problem
Our client, a £150m turnover leader in the renewable energy retrofit market had been recenly acquired by a large private equity firm.
The business required rapid stabilisation to achieve its Q4 profit target. In parallel the business needed to reduce its cost base significantly, introduce robust operational processes and ultimately a new target operating model.
Williams Bain supplied an experienced Operational leader who had extensive experience transforming field based engineering and installation teams.
Approach
- Focus on end to end business process re-engineering
- Ensure operational teams are focused on the same objective
- Ensure all legacy projects are closed out successfully
- Delivery on 2025 full year targets
Results
Operational Process: Ensure companywide accountability for success – one team
- Efficient Communication – Combined targets aligned with contract KPI’s
- Contract Awareness – Reallocated work, boosted revenue by 20%
- Collaborative Results – Project timelines reduced from 45 to 20 days
- Targeted Meetings – Standardised board meeting cadence with weekly updates
- Objectives Focused – Material stock reduced to 7-day lead
- Laminar Approach – 85% projects delivered by month-end
Skills and Experience
The Interim Manager – 3399929
- Operational Performance: Ability to understand complex operations and simplify process.
- Collaborative Working: Bringing together teams for operational efficiency.
- Programme Delivery: Developing efficiency inprogramme delivery.
- Harnessing Talent: Coaching & development of individuals.
- Refined Communication: Communication bridge – upstream & downstream.
- Negotiation: Setting clear & defined parameters for discussion.
