HV Operations Manager
Location: Stockton-on-Tees (flexible with project travel)
We are working with a growing electrical contractor that is investing heavily in the expansion of its High Voltage (HV) operations. This is a key senior appointment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of HV delivery and play a pivotal role in shaping and growing a specialist HV function.
This role will suit an experienced HV professional who enjoys both operational leadership and client-facing responsibility within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
The Role
As HV Operations Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the successful delivery, performance and development of HV projects. You will work closely with clients, project teams and senior leadership to ensure work is delivered safely, commercially and to programme.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading HV operations from tender stage through to project completion
Supporting the development of existing client relationships and future HV opportunities
Leading early project discussions from a design, programme and delivery perspective
Acting as the senior point of escalation for clients throughout the project lifecycle
Managing variations, EOTs and commercial discussions in collaboration with clients
Ensuring clear and proactive client communication during tender, validation and mobilisation stages
Supporting LOI/LNTP stages to ensure realistic project schedules and expectations
Line management of Project Managers, Commercial Managers and Lead Engineers
Monitoring project performance, programme, cost and risk
Reviewing contracts, scope, programmes, milestones and risk registers prior to award
Involvement in subcontractor appointments to ensure no scope gaps
Attending key client meetings and internal project and performance reviews
Ensuring company policies, procedures and HV standards are followed consistently
Reporting project performance and risks to senior managementYou will have overall accountability for project success alongside the respective Project Managers.
About You
Degree-qualified in Engineering or similar, or equivalent industry experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience within HV Operations at a senior or leadership level
Strong technical background in HV/EHV operations
Experience in cable pull-in services
Proven experience in EHV / HV / LV installation, termination and testing up to 235kV
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Confident operating in a client-facing, senior leadership role
Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
Proactive, decisive and comfortable in a growing, changing environmentWhat’s on Offer
Senior role with real influence over HV growth and delivery
Long-term career progression as the HV function develops
Supportive leadership team with an investment mindset
Employer pension contribution
Staff events and team-focused culture