HV Operations Manager

Job Title: HV Operations Manager
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 leave

Overview:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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)

Required Experience & Skills:

• 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

Our clients are a leading Electrical & Instrumentation services contractor operating across the UK. Specialising in engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance, they support critical infrastructure in sectors such as Power, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Utilities. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, safety, and long-term client partnerships.

If you are interested in this exciting position reach out to Jessica on (phone number removed)