Operations Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational delivery across HV projects, ensuring works are planned, resourced, delivered and closed out safely and effectively.
• Take accountability for business unit performance across safety, quality, programme, cost, margin, risk and client satisfaction.
• Manage and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Authorised Persons and subcontract delivery teams.
• Oversee delivery of HV substation, distribution, cable, protection, control, commissioning and associated civil/electrical works.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, company safety rules, client procedures, switching arrangements, permits, RAMS and relevant industry standards.
• Lead operational planning, labour forecasting, outage coordination, procurement input and subcontractor mobilisation to support profitable delivery.
• Monitor project and portfolio performance through regular reviews, reporting, KPIs and corrective action planning.
• Support bids, tenders, early contractor involvement, contract reviews, mobilisation plans and client presentations.
• Work closely with commercial, design, planning, procurement, SHEQ and senior leadership teams to manage risk, change, opportunity and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery methods, productivity, governance, quality assurance, lessons learned and team capability.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in a senior HV operations, project delivery or electrical infrastructure leadership role.
• Strong understanding of HV substation, distribution, protection, control, cabling, commissioning or electrical network activities.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors across multiple concurrent projects.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations, permit-to-work processes, RAMS and electrical safety requirements.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage budgets, margins, forecasting, variations, risk and project reporting.
• Confident client-facing communicator with strong stakeholder management, negotiation and escalation skills.
• Able to lead teams through change, growth and operational improvement while maintaining a clear focus on safety and quality.
• Relevant electrical, engineering, operations or project management qualifications are desirable, with authorisations or sector-specific accreditations beneficial.

In Return You Will Receive

Equal Opportunities