Interim Management for the Energy Sector

The energy sector is being asked to deliver more, and to deliver it faster.

Network investment is rising. In December 2025, Ofgem approved £28 billion of investment in Britain’s electricity transmission and gas networks for the 2026 to 2031 price control period. Developers, contractors and suppliers are scaling up to meet the demand.

That pace creates leadership gaps. Programmes need experienced directors now, regulatory pressure is high and the people with the right experience are in demand across the sector.

Novo provides interim management and fractional leadership for energy, utilities and grid businesses. We identify programme and operations directors, CFOs and Chief Executives who have delivered in regulated environments.

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When Energy Businesses Bring in Interim Executives

Common situations include:

  • A major programme needs an experienced director quickly
  • A regulatory or performance issue needs senior attention
  • The business is scaling to meet new investment
  • A senior leader leaves during a critical phase
  • An acquisition or joint venture needs integrating
  • A permanent executive search is underway

Interim leaders are appointed with a clear mandate, linked to delivery, regulation or performance.

Leadership for Network Investment

Investment on this scale needs experienced delivery leadership.

Networks, contractors and supply chains are all competing for leaders who have delivered large, regulated programmes before. Interim appointments give businesses that experience for the length of a programme or phase, without a long-term commitment.

Fractional leaders can also help smaller developers and suppliers, who need senior finance, operations or commercial input as they grow but not full time.

Read our insight on leadership demand in the green economy.

Testimonials

Novo was a real pleasure to deal with and impressed me with their professional, friendly manner and made my recruitment process smooth and problem free.

Melton Renewable Energy

Novo delivered exactly what we needed at a moment of real pressure. The interim operations director brought calm, clarity and genuine support to our teams. Confidence returned quickly and the airport regained its rhythm far sooner than we expected.

Interim Operations Director, International Airport

Interim and Fractional Roles in Energy

We find interim and fractional leaders across energy, utilities and grid businesses, including:

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Ryan Mills

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Dale Perrett

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George Woodward

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Ryan Mills

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Permanent Energy Leadership

For permanent appointments, see our energy and utilities executive search and renewable energy executive search pages.

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