Operations Delivery Manager

Operations Delivery Manager – Utilities (Electricity Connections)

Location:

Reading / West London

Employment:
Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35)

We are currently recruiting for a Operations Delivery Manager to support delivery across key electricity connection projects within a DNO, covering up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL) works.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for operational performance across civils, reinstatement, and OHL functions.

• Act as the operational lead across multi‑disciplinary delivery teams
• Oversee civils, reinstatement, and OHL departments, with direct line management of relevant managers
• Ensure efficient, safe, and commercially viable project delivery
• Drive performance, decision‑making, and continuous improvement across operations
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across projects and business functions

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within utilities, ideally electricity connections
• Strong background in delivery of underground (up to 11kV) and/or OHL (33kV) projects
• Demonstrable leadership experience, managing teams and driving outcomes
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project economics
• Confident decision‑maker with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment

• Split between Reading and West London offices
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

• Permanent:
  Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Contract:
  
  Day rate negotiable, Outside IR35 (depending on experience)

• Operations Management
• Utilities / Energy Infrastructure
• Electricity Connections (11kV/33kV)
• Overhead Lines (OHL)
• Civils & Reinstatement
• Commercial Awareness
• Team Leadership & Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Programme / Project Delivery
• Performance Management
• Decision Making