Electrical Operations Manager

Emtec Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Car allowance/Company car

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Operations Manager to lead our Uddingston-based electrical operations division. You will drive end-to-end delivery, mentor the team, and collaborate with clients to grow the business.

The role demands strong leadership in electrical utilities, with a focus on safety, compliance and profitability. It offers a senior office-based position with opportunities to expand reach within the sector.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leader with electrical utilities background.
• Experience leading teams and contractors in ICP or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure projects and industry standards.
• Proven ability to review tenders and ensure compliance with client needs.
• Commercial awareness focusing on project profitability and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of electrical projects from inception to completion.
• Mentor and support the electrical operations team and contractors.
• Develop relationships with clients to support business growth.
• Review tenders to ensure proposals meet client requirements.
• Ensure assets comply with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Provide technical guidance to clients, contractors and project teams.
• Produce work instructions and programmes covering technical and safety needs.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to maximise profitability.
• Report progress and update programmes to stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across projects.

Skills

operational leadership

electrical utilities

client relationship management

tender review & compliance

leadership of teams

commercial awareness

Job description

Location: Uddingston

Emtec Utility Services is one of the UK’s fastest-growing Independent Connection Providers, delivering electrical infrastructure and network reinforcement projects that support the UK’s transition to Net Zero.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Operations Manager based at our Uddingston office to lead our electrical operations division and play a key role in the next stage of our development.

This is a senior opportunity for someone who combines strong experience within electrical utilities with operational leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and delivery partners.

The Role

As Electrical Operations Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of our contracted electrical works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client and industry standards.

You’ll lead and support the wider team, work closely with our commercial colleagues and clients, and help identify opportunities to expand our reach and develop new routes to market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of electrical projects.
• Providing leadership, support and mentoring to the electrical operations team.
• Working with existing and potential clients to develop relationships and support business growth.
• Reviewing tenders before submission to ensure proposals are compliant and meet client requirements.
• Ensuring constructed assets comply with relevant policies, procedures and technical standards.
• Providing technical and procedural guidance to clients, contractors and project teams.
• Producing clear work instructions and programmes covering technical and safety requirements.
• Working closely with the commercial team to maximise project performance and profitability.
• Maintaining strong communication with customers, contractors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Overseeing the effective management of street works activities.
• Providing regular project reports and programme updates.
• Promoting a strong safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong background in electrical utilities, ideally with exposure to the renewable energy sector.
• Proven experience in a senior operational role within electrical utilities, ICP or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure projects, network connections and industry standards.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams and contractors.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of project performance, profitability and risk.
• Confident building relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing tenders, technical requirements and project documentation.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and a proactive, safety-first approach.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within renewable energy would be advantageous.

What’s In It for You

• Attractive Salary Package: Based on skills and experience, plus a performance related bonus and a car allowance/company car
• Generous Holidays: 33 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.
• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.

You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely supportive, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to develop as we continue to grow.

Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.