Job Description
Your new companyA leading Electrical and Instrumentation services contractor is seeking an experienced HV Operations Manager to play a key role in the growth and delivery of its High Voltage operations. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to shape strategy, lead complex projects, and strengthen market presence within a highly competitive energy and infrastructure environment.Supporting major programmes across sectors such as Oil and Gas, Power, Infrastructure, Industrial and Commercial, the business delivers full Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance services and is recognised for its commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
Your new roleAs HV Operations Manager, you will take overall accountability for the successful delivery of HV projects, from early engagement through to completion. You will act as a senior point of contact for clients, drive commercial performance, and lead multidisciplinary project teams to ensure outcomes are delivered safely, on time and to budget.
Key responsibilitiesDevelop and grow business opportunities with existing clients, reviewing pipeline and forward workloadLead early-stage project discussions with clients from a design and delivery perspectiveWork closely with Business Development teams to support new client engagementAct as the primary escalation point for clients throughout the project lifecycleLead on variation negotiations, extensions of time and commercial escalations using a collaborative approachMaintain clear communication with clients during tender and validation stages to manage cost, programme and lead time expectationsSupport LOI and LNTP stages to ensure mobilisation plans and delivery dates are achievableProvide leadership to Project Managers, Commercial Managers and Lead EngineersReview project performance through regular reporting and implement corrective actions where requiredAttend major client meetings, internal project meetings and weekly performance reviewsEnsure projects comply with company standards, policies and proceduresInterface effectively with safety, procurement, quality and planning teamsReport project performance and risk to senior leadershipEnsure commercial accuracy and adherence to internal processesSupport subcontractor appointment to prevent scope gaps and delivery riskReview contracts prior to signing, including programme, milestones, scope and risk registersSupport labour planning to ensure projects are suitably resourced from start to completion
What you'll need to succeedDegree in engineering, business or a related discipline, or equivalent technical or operational experienceProven experience in High Voltage operations, with a minimum of three years in a senior HV roleStrong technical knowledge of HV inspection, installation, commissioning and monitoring practicesExperience across EHV, HV and LV installation, termination and testing up to 235kVCable pull-in services experienceDemonstrable leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teamsStrong commercial awareness and contract management experienceExcellent client-facing and stakeholder management skillsA proactive and solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive innovation and improvement
What you'll get in returnThe opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing environmentClear career progression and leadership development opportunitiesEmployer pension contributionStaff events and a strong team culture
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