Electrical Operations Manager in Bothwell

Energy Jobline ZR; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / company car

33 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Wellness programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Utility Services, based at the Uddingston office, is seeking an experienced Electrical Operations Manager to lead our electrical operations division. You will drive end-to-end delivery of contracted works, ensuring safety, quality and client alignment while mentoring the team and identifying growth opportunities.

This senior role requires strong experience in electrical utilities, operational leadership and commercial awareness, with responsibilities spanning project delivery, tender

Qualifications

• Senior operational leader with a strong background in electrical utilities.
• Experience in an ICP or similar environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, focused on profitability and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of electrical projects and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and performance management to the electrical operations team.
• Develop relationships with clients and partners to support growth and tendering.
• Review tenders for compliance and alignment with client requirements.
• Collaborate with commercial team to maximise project performance and profitability.
• Produce clear programmes and work instructions covering technical and safety requirements.

Job description

Job DescriptionLocation: UddingstonEmtec Utility Services is one of the UKs fastest-growing Independent Connection Providers, delivering electrical infrastructure and network reinforcement projects that support the UKs 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, youll 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. Youll 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 Youll 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 Were Looking For

• Were 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

Youll be joining a team thats 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. Were committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

If this sounds like something youd enjoy being part of, wed love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ