Delivery Director -Utilities Operations

The Resolute Group Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee the seamless coordination of utility operations. This pivotal role emphasizes operational excellence and compliance while managing a team dedicated to the 24/7 functionality of the network. The successful candidate will have a strong background in utilities, particularly in managing assets and stakeholder relationships. With a hybrid working pattern, this position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the utilities sector. If you are passionate about operational leadership and driving efficiency, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Utilities (Water, Gas, Power) is essential.
• Understanding of 24/7 utility network operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 100 professionals in operational delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and operational excellence.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Data Reporting

Compliance Management

Team Leadership

Education

Degree Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Delivery Director - Operations

We are seeking a senior operations leader to take end-to-end responsibility for the seamless coordination of planning, streetworks compliance, data reporting, and control room functions. This pivotal position demands a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance with regulatory expectations, and the development of a highly motivated and capable workforce.

Location: London

Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 basic

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 is a Delivery role, but in Operations, Not Engineering, it looks 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 your happy living further away.

Candidate background:

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