General Manager – Street Lighting

SOLOS Consultants Ltd; England; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension scheme

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Ongoing training and career progress

Descripción de la vacante

SOLOS Consultants Ltd in Suffolk seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a major Street Lighting Term Service Contract. You will own operational delivery, drive commercial performance, and ensure safety and continuous improvement across the region.

You will manage budgets, forecasts and P&L, build strong client relationships and lead a high-performing team to deliver on contractual obligations and KPIs. A proactive leader with strong stakeholder management is essential.

Formación

• Experience leading street lighting/infrastructure contracts.
• Proven P&L management and commercial responsibility.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational and multi-workstream capability.
• Proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement.
• Strong Excel/Word skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead operational delivery of maintenance, capital works and third-party projects.
• Take full responsibility for contract performance, budgets, forecasting and P&L.
• Build relationships with local authority clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure KPIs and service levels meet contractual obligations.
• Develop managers and teams; promote safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Produce financial and performance reports.
• Support future growth through client engagement and tenders.

Descripción del empleo

General Manager – Street LightingSuffolk | Full Time | Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced operational leader with a strong commercial background in street lighting, highways or infrastructure?We are recruiting for an experienced General Manager to lead the delivery of a major Street Lighting Term Service Contract across Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile contract, leading operational delivery while driving commercial performance, client satisfaction, safety and continuous improvement.

The RoleYou will have overall responsibility for delivering street lighting maintenance, capital investment projects and third-party works across the region. Working closely with the client and senior stakeholders, you will ensure contractual obligations are met while leading and developing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of maintenance, capital works and third-party projects.
• Take full responsibility for contract performance, budgets, forecasting and P&L.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the local authority client and key stakeholders.
• Ensure KPIs, service levels and contractual obligations are consistently achieved.
• Lead, motivate and develop managers, supervisors and operational teams.
• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and operational efficiencies.
• Produce financial and operational performance reports.
• Support future business growth through client engagement and tender support.

About YouYou will have:

• Significant experience managing street lighting, highways, utilities or infrastructure contracts.
• Proven experience with contract P&L management and commercial responsibility.
• Experience working with local authority or public sector clients.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS (or equivalent)
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour GP access
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Ongoing training, development and career progression

If you're an experienced operational leader looking to take ownership of a major infrastructure contract and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.