Delivery Director - Operations

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team within the Utilities sector. This role focuses on overseeing the daily operations of a 24/7 service, ensuring that all aspects of the network run smoothly and efficiently. You will manage a large team while interfacing with contractors and stakeholders to maintain high standards and meet critical milestones. The position offers a hybrid working model, providing flexibility while ensuring that you can effectively lead operations across various locations. If you have a strong background in utilities and operational management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Utilities (Water, Gas, Power) is essential.
• Operational experience in a 24/7 utility network is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 100 professionals managing day-to-day operations.
• Ensure seamless integration of project completion into normal operations.

Skills

Operational Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Utilities Knowledge

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Excellent opportunity to work for a growing Consultancy focused on delivering Operational performance within the Utilities space.

Location: London

Hybrid working pattern that needs flexibility around the client and stakeholder meetings. Typically, 2 days from home and 3 days in an office, be it internal or external stakeholder meetings.

Role Description:

The Resolute Group is working in partnership with a Utilities consultancy, operating across the UK, involved with the key Water, Gas & Power providers in the sector.

This role is a Delivery role but in Operations, not Engineering, looking at the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 service.

The first programme is overseeing a team of 100 professionals involved with the upgrade and expansion of the existing network. Leading a team delivering the 24/7 operation of the Control room to ensure minimum disruption, planning, permits and scheduling, as there are fines in place for delays and disruption to the network.

You will have total control of the programme and assets on behalf of the client, ensuring a smooth transition from project completion to normal day-to-day operations. Every part of the process needs to be seamlessly integrated into the existing systems, including data capture, updating the asset registers, and interfacing with the various stakeholders.

Although the project has got work on the ground installing new pipelines, pumps and valves, this role is focused on the operations and running of the network. Your team will be interfacing with the contractors regarding the programme and ensuring milestones are being achieved. Then you will be leading the operational elements to ensure the network is performing to the correct standards and expectations from within the organisation.

The working offices are based around London with travel needed to other regional offices on an ad hoc basis, which could be as far as Birmingham. A great location would be someone living in the Home Counties region but all travel is covered door to door if you're happy living further away.

Candidate background:

1. Degree qualification – Subject can vary as this is NOT an Engineering role.
2. Experience in Utilities be it Water, Gas or Power networks.
3. Operational experience, understanding how a 24/7 utility network operates from the control room through to managing the assets.
4. Ideally, working for a consultancy previously so you understand the stakeholders and interfaces you will encounter and issues you will experience in upgrading new assets on a utility network.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911. If this role isn’t quite right for you, follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn where all of our live positions are released.

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