Operations Director
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Operations Director
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive salary package, dependent on experience + Benefits
Job Description
The Operations Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of high-voltage substation and transmission projects, ensuring safe, efficient and successful delivery across all activities.
This senior leadership role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in HV infrastructure, project delivery and operational management. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and Project Managers to drive operational excellence, improve performance and support the continued growth of the business.
The role will suit an experienced Operations Director, Head of Operations, Programme Director or Senior Project Director who has a proven track record delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects and is looking for a key leadership position within a growing organisation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership and direction across all operational activities relating to HV substation and transmission projects.
- Take overall responsibility for operational performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
- Lead and support Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and delivery teams across multiple live projects.
- Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee project programmes, resources, productivity, quality and commercial performance.
- Drive a strong culture of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality excellence.
- Identify operational risks and implement effective solutions to support successful project delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key industry stakeholders.
- Support business growth through client engagement, operational improvements and delivery excellence.
- Establish and improve operational processes, systems and reporting structures.
- Mentor and develop operational teams to create a high-performing delivery environment.
- Review project performance data, KPIs and operational reporting to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide leadership in resolving complex project challenges and driving successful outcomes.
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant senior management experience within the utilities, energy, infrastructure or engineering sectors.
- Professional qualifications in project management, engineering or leadership are advantageous.
- Proven experience operating at Operations Director, Head of Operations, Programme Director, Project Director or equivalent senior delivery level.
- Extensive experience delivering high-voltage substation, transmission or complex electrical infrastructure projects.
- Strong track record managing multiple projects, teams and stakeholders.
- Experience leading operational teams within a project-based environment.
- Demonstrable success in improving delivery performance, safety standards and commercial outcomes.
- Experience working with major utilities, transmission operators or Tier 1 contractors would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of HV infrastructure, substation construction and transmission project delivery.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire teams and drive performance.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, programmes and resources.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements within the construction and energy sectors.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance operational detail with wider business objectives.
- Experience delivering projects for Energy Networks
- Experience with in EPC, turnkey or major infrastructure delivery environments.
- Membership of a recognised professional body relevant to engineering, construction or project management.
- Health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, SMSTS or equivalent.
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