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 About the company 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. The opportunity 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). Key responsibilities * 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). Commercial & contract governance * 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. Skills, attributes & experience * 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. What’s on offer 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. Keywords: HV Operations Manager, High Voltage, EHV/HV/LV, 235kV, electrical & instrumentation, E&I, power & infrastructure, oil & gas, industrial, cable pull‑in, termination & testing, LOI, LNTP, variation, EOT, commercial governance, commissioning