Contracts Manager

Location: Liverpool City Region

Operations Manager Power, Utilities & Civils

Location: UK Site and Office Based
Salary: Competitive Salary + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with an established and growing infrastructure contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of power, utilities and civil engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Operations Manager with a strong background in power infrastructure, electrical connections and civils to take ownership of multiple contracts, lead operational teams and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, utility providers and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of power, utilities and civil engineering contracts.
• Manage multiple operational teams, including project managers, supervisors, planners, site teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate electrical connections, network extensions, utility diversions and associated infrastructure works.
• Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs and other utility providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage operational budgets, contract profitability, resources and performance.
• Ensure projects meet agreed KPIs, SLAs, programme deadlines and quality standards.
• Work closely with commercial teams to maximise contract performance.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Support the continued development and growth of the operational division.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within the power, utilities or infrastructure sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure, power connections and civil engineering works.
• Experience working with DNOs, IDNOs or ICPs.
• Understanding of contestable and non-contestable works, grid connections and utility diversions.
• Experience managing multiple projects, operational teams and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, forecasting and contract profitability.
• Good understanding of NRSWA, CDM regulations and health and safety requirements.
• NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering substation, switch gear, renewable energy or electricity distribution projects.
• Knowledge of G81 standards and electricity network adoption processes.
• SMSTS, IOSH or recognised project management qualifications.
• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• Exposure to telecoms infrastructure and fibre network construction.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an established and expanding infrastructure contractor.
• Senior operational position with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
• Involvement in a diverse portfolio of power, utilities and civil engineering projects.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and support the future growth of the business.