Job Description
Job Title: ESS Business Partner - Portfolio & Operational Strategy\n\nLocation: Mostly remote with an occasional visit to Warwick or London offices\n\nDuration: Until March 2026 with anticipations for extension\n\nDay Rate: From £700 - Negotiable \n\nHelp shape the future of engineering services and play a strategic role in delivering clean, affordable energy.\n\nWe're looking for a Business Partner (Portfolio & Operational Strategy) to join our clients Engineering Support Services (ESS) team within the Global Finance function of our high-profile utility clients business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker and planner who's passionate about driving transformation and operational excellence.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\n\nShape Strategy: Support the design and execution of ESS's long-term goals in line with enterprise-wide strategy.\nDrive Operational Success: Set performance targets, monitor progress, and ensure delivery excellence.\nManage the Portfolio: Plan and prioritise ESS projects and services based on strategic impact, resourcing, and timelines.\nEngage Stakeholders: Work closely with leadership, business units, and partners to ensure alignment and transparency.\nLead Governance: Implement best practices in portfolio oversight, risk management, and reporting.\nChampion Improvement: Identify lessons from past performance and use insights to enhance future outcomes. \n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nExperience in strategy development, transformation, or consulting - ideally within a global or shared services context.\nWorkforce / resource management experience.\nStrong analytical and planning skills.\nExcellent communicator with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.\nGreat at working with diverse teams and influencing decision-making at all levels.\nFamiliarity with engineering services or utilities is a bonus.
\n\nQualifications:\n\nA degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.\nDemonstrated experience managing strategic and operational initiatives across multiple projects. \n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nWith our client, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team working on some of the most exciting energy transformation projects - from supporting 50GW of offshore wind to helping the UK hit net zero targets. You'll lead impactful work that matters, with the opportunity to grow your career while building a cleaner energy future.\n\nIf this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV\n\nCandidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.\n\nPlease be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.\n\nAdecco is an employment consultancy.
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