General Manager – Street Lighting

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

SOLOS Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the delivery of a major Street Lighting Term Service Contract across Suffolk. You will oversee operational delivery, drive commercial performance and ensure client satisfaction while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive street lighting or infrastructure contract experience, and a proactive approach to health and safety. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.

Formación

• Significant experience leading 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 and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the operational delivery of maintenance, capital works and third-party projects.
• Own contract performance, budgets, forecasting and P&L.
• Build and maintain relationships with the local authority client and key stakeholders.
• Ensure KPIs, service levels and contractual obligations are 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Project management

Educación

SMSTS (or equivalent)

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Herramientas

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

General Manager - Street Lighting

Suffolk | Full Time | Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits

Are 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.

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 You

• 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. Apply today to be considered.