Gas Distribution Operations Lead – Safe Delivery

Cadent Foundation; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Holiday allowance 25 days

Bonus up to 15%

Pension matching 12%

Job summary

Cadent seeks an Operations Manager to lead the safe and efficient delivery of mains replacement, diversion, reinforcement and service replacement across a designated area of the West Midlands. You will oversee contractor performance, safety, customer service and programme delivery to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to high technical standards.

You will manage delivery partners, aim to improve safety, customer outcomes and cost-effective project delivery, with strong

Qualifications

• Operational Management experience in gas, utilities, construction, infrastructure or similar engineering environment.
• Proven delivery record of safety, customer, programme and financial targets in a regulated environment.
• Technical knowledge of gas distribution operations, replacement programmes and contractor performance management.
• Regulatory understanding of CDM, NRSWA and health, safety & environmental management systems.
• Stakeholder management across contractors, Local Delivery Partners, Local Authorities and internal teams.
• Leadership capability with strong communication, performance management and continuous improvement experience.
• Qualifications including IOSH, SHEA Gas, Project Management and a management qualification (e.g. ILM) or equivalent experience.
• Industry competencies such as Street Works (Units 10-16), SCO Levels 1, 2 & 5, and a Gas Distribution qualification or equivalent operational gas engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safe Delivery and ensure replacement and construction activities are delivered safely and efficiently per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drive programme performance with oversight of replacement programmes, ensuring plans are resourced and delivered to targets.
• Provide operational leadership across delivery partners and contractors to drive safety, customer, technical and commercial performance.
• Shape project success by collaborating with design, programme and delivery teams for cost-effective, timely outcomes.
• Champion compliance with CDM, NRSWA and health, safety & environmental obligations.
• Enhance customer experience by minimising disruption and resolving complaints effectively.

Job description

Cadent seeks an Operations Manager to lead the safe and efficient delivery of mains replacement, diversion, reinforcement and service replacement across a designated area of the West Midlands. You will oversee contractor performance, safety, customer service and programme delivery to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to high technical standards.

You will manage delivery partners, aim to improve safety, customer outcomes and cost-effective project delivery, with strong