HV Operations Manager

Astute''s Power team is proudly partnered with a multinational buisness who offer expert electrical and instrumentation services for high-risk, complex projects across Offshore Wind, Power and Renewables, Oil, Gas and Chemical, Mining, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare and Industrial Manufacturing to recruit a HV Operations Manager to support the growth and delivery of their high-voltage operations portfolio. This role will play a key part in strengthening client relationships, driving project performance, and expanding market presence within a competitive and fast-paced sector.
The client has built a strong reputation through the quality and safety of its service delivery, backed by an experienced global management team. With a commitment to investing in people and fostering long-term client partnerships, this is an opportunity to join a business focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
The HV Operations Manager comes with a salary of -110k and benefits package.
If you have a strong background in HV operations and are looking to take on a leadership role within a growing engineering organisation, upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the HV Operations Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director / Operations Director you will:
* Develop and expand business opportunities with both existing and new clients, supporting pipeline growth
* Lead early-stage project discussions from both a technical and delivery perspective
* Act as the primary escalation point for clients, ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
* Negotiate variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and commercial matters collaboratively with clients
* Ensure clear communication with clients during tender and validation stages, managing expectations on cost, programme, and risks
* Oversee project mobilisation phases, ensuring deliverables and timelines are achievable and aligned
* Lead and manage project teams including Project Managers, Commercial Managers, and Lead Engineers
* Monitor project performance through regular reporting and reviews, making adjustments to resources and programmes as required
* Attend key client and internal meetings, ensuring effective project governance and communication
* Ensure company policies, procedures, and standards are maintained across all projects
* Work closely with internal departments including safety, procurement, quality, and planning
* Report on project performance and risks to senior leadership
* Oversee subcontractor selection and appointment, ensuring scope clarity and risk mitigation
* Review contract documentation to ensure accuracy across scope, programme, and commercial terms
* Support resource planning to ensure projects are adequately staffed
* Take overall accountability for project success alongside the Project Manager

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
* Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* Minimum of three years'' experience within HV operations or a related field
* Strong technical knowledge of HV systems, including installation, testing, and commissioning up to 235kV
* Experience with inspection, monitoring practices, and industry standards within HV operations
* Proven track record in project delivery and operational leadership
* Experience in cable pull-in services and EHV/HV/LV installation and termination

Personal skills

* Strong leadership and team management capability
* Excellent stakeholder and client relationship skills
* Commercial awareness with the ability to manage contracts and negotiations
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Organised and detail-oriented with strong decision-making ability

Salary and benefits of the HV Operations Manager role:

* Competitive starting salary
* Employer pension contribution
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
* Career progression and leadership development opportunities
* Staff events and team engagement initiatives

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government''s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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