HV Operations Manager
- Billingham, County Durham
- £100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: UK-wide / Flexible
Permanent: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £100,000 per annum
Benefits: Company car, employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leaveOverview:With a growing portfolio of high-voltage (HV) projects, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced HV Operations Manager to lead project delivery across systems up to and including 235KV. This is a high-impact leadership role with strong progression potential.Role Summary:
As HV Operations Manager, you will oversee the delivery of multiple high-voltage electrical projects, from initial client engagement through to completion. You will play a key role in developing the HV function, leading project teams, and ensuring the highest standards in safety, quality, and commercial performance.Package & Benefits:
- Salary: £100,000 per annum
- Company car
- Employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Staff events
- Career growth and leadership development
- Opportunity to shape and lead HV operations within a fast-growing, technically focused business
- Involvement in high-profile energy and infrastructure projects across the UK
- Lead and manage HV projects (up to 235kv), ensuring on-time and safe delivery across design, installation, testing, and commissioning phases
- Oversee and support a team of project managers, engineers, and commercial staff
- Act as a senior escalation point for clients, ensuring strong relationships and effective issue resolution
- Contribute to business development, tendering, and early project engagement with clients
- Maintain oversight of project commercials, resource planning, contract scope, and risk registers
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry regulations
- Drive collaboration between operational teams and support functions (procurement, safety, planning, quality)
- Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent operational/technical expertise.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with a background in HV operations
- Comprehensive knowledge of HV Operations' inspection and monitoring practices, technologies, and understanding client needs.
- Experience in client-facing roles and managing high-value contracts
- Leadership experience in HV Operations.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with industry peers and clients.
- Cable pull-in Services
- Experience in EHV/HV/LV Installation, Termination & testing up to 235KV