Electrical Operations Director- Overhead Lines – Transmission
Boyd Recruitment have been engaged by a growing specialist contractor who specialize in the OLE sector in the UK, they are looking to recruit an operations Director for their emerging Electrical Overhead lines Transmission business. This role will be leading the business unit in England and Wales on National Grid Overhead Lines (OHL), Transmission and Distribution projects.
The Job
Being part of the senior leadership team, you will support the development and implementation of the business strategy and the operational performance of the company daily.
Ensure profitability of the business by Control staffing levels and cost to ensure efficiency level.
Full P&L responsibility of the business unit
Build relationships with suppliers and Negotiate rates accordingly.
You will have previous experience in the power transmission sector, understand the working environment and be able to communicate confidently with staff, suppliers and the main board.
Control staffing levels and cost to ensure efficiency level.
Implement KPI’s for staff
Keeping the company’s core working practice up to date and adhered to, with a high focus on the Health & Safety of colleagues across the business
To constantly monitor, measure and report on key operational issues, business opportunities and development plans within set timescales and formats.
The Candidate
The Successful candidate will have:
Electrical background i.e. time served electrician or degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in working on overhead lines projects and dealing with all DNO / IDNO
Significant senior management experience in the utilities sector.
Excellent communication skills, speaking to clients, sub-contractors & suppliers.
possess excellent leadership skills with a strong mix of operational, commercial and financial acumen and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
Have an appetite to assist and develop a growing business in line with the companies 5-year plan.
If you are interested in this role, please apply attaching an up-to-date CV