Head of Operations

RG Setsquare; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership

Strategic influence

Career progression

Growth opportunities

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting a Head of Operations in West Yorkshire to lead safe, efficient and profitable delivery across multi-utility projects, including power, gas, water, telecoms and infrastructure. This senior role works with the leadership team to drive operational excellence and growth.

You will oversee large delivery teams, build strong client relationships and shape operational strategy. A proven track record in utilities or civil engineering and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership in utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Experience managing large multi-workstream teams.
• Commercial awareness in project delivery.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational delivery of all projects.
• Manage operational teams, supervisors and delivery personnel.
• Ensure projects are on time, within budget and safe.
• Drive performance, utilisation and productivity.
• Work with commercial teams to maximise profitability.
• Develop processes and best practice.
• Mentor management teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Operational leadership

Utilities sector experience

People management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Head of Operations

West Yorkshire Competitive Salary + Package

A growing multi-utility contractor is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of projects across its expanding portfolio.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for operational performance across multiple utility disciplines, including power, gas, water, telecoms and associated infrastructure works.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting business growth and developing high-performing teams across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of all projects across the business.
• Manage operational teams, supervisors and project delivery personnel.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive performance, utilisation and productivity across operational teams.
• Work closely with commercial teams to maximise project profitability.
• Develop operational processes, procedures and best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, framework partners and stakeholders.
• Support business growth and future expansion plans.
• Develop and mentor management teams across the business.
• Ensure compliance with all industry, regulatory and health & safety requirements.

Requirements

• Proven operational leadership experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of multi-utility delivery environments.
• Experience managing large operational teams across multiple workstreams.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive performance whilst maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Previous experience in a senior operational management position.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious utilities business.
• Senior leadership position with genuine influence.
• The chance to shape operational strategy and future growth.
• Long-term career prospects and progression opportunities.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.