Offre d'emploi Operations Delivery Manager

📍 Reading / West London
💼 Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 options available)

We are currently recruiting for an 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)

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