HV Operations Manager

HV Operations Manager

Location:

UK‑wide / flexible (travel to client and project sites as required)

Salary: £105,000 p.a. + car allowance

Start: ASAP

A privately owned Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) specialist delivering engineering, construction, commissioning and maintenance across Power & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Industrial and Commercial. Projects are delivered with a one‑team, safety‑first ethos and a strong focus on quality, efficiency and client satisfaction.

We're seeking an HV Operations Manager to lead and grow a busy High Voltage operations function; owning client engagement from early design conversations through delivery, while steering programme, commercial governance, and team performance. It’s a high‑impact role suited to someone with proven HV operations leadership and hands‑on experience of EHV/HV/LV installation, termination & testing (up to 235 kV).

• Develop business with existing clients and review the pipeline; partner with BD to open opportunities with new clients.
• Lead early‑stage client discussions from a design and delivery perspective.
• Act as the escalation point and maintain client satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Negotiate variations; ensure EOTs/escalations are handled correctly and collaboratively.
• Keep clients informed through tender/validation—no surprises on cost, programme or lead times.
• Work closely with clients at LOI/LNTP to set realistic delivery dates and manage expectations.
• Lead one or more PMs, Commercial Managers and Lead Engineers with clear outputs.
• Receive and challenge regular reports from PM/Commercial/Engineering leads; intervene early.
• Exercise authority to adjust programme and resources to keep delivery on track.
• Attend principal client meetings and monthly internal reviews; ensure the team holds the right cadence of internal meetings; join weekly reviews and drive actions.
• Ensure company policies/standards are upheld on every project.
• Coordinate effectively with Safety, Procurement, Quality and Planning to remove blockers.
• Report project performance to senior leadership, including the Managing Director.
• Lead risk management with project teams; escalate site issues to the Ops Director/Regional Ops Manager.
• Assure project commercials (accuracy, process compliance, timely approvals).

• Lead sub‑contractor appointment to prevent scope gaps and misalignment.
• Review contract documentation before signature (programme, milestones, scope clarity, updated risk register from estimating).
• Support Ops leadership to resource the project adequately (labour and core team).
• Hold overall accountability for each project's success alongside the Project Manager.

• Degree in engineering/business (or equivalent technical/operational expertise).
• Min. 3 years' HV operations experience with leadership responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HV inspection/monitoring practices, technologies and client needs.
• Proven innovation and continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Strong relationship‑builder with clients and industry peers.
• Proactive, curious, courageous problem‑solver who delivers practical solutions.
• Cable pull‑in services experience.
• EHV/HV/LV installation, termination & testing up to 235 kV.

• Negotiable Salary + generous benefits package
• Dynamic, innovative environment with staff events and a collaborative culture.
• Career growth with clear leadership development pathways.
• Employer pension contribution.