Regional Head of Operations (High Voltage 132kV)

Ipsum; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement: 24 days + bank hols

Pension plan

Career development

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Regional Head of Operations to lead Major Projects High Voltage up to 132kV across the Midlands and South of the UK, driving safe delivery, people development and operational excellence. You will oversee ICP and EPC projects from pre-construction through to commissioning, energisation and handover, aligning resources, safety and budgets with client expectations.

Ideal candidates have significant UK HV infrastructure leadership experience, strong programme management, and a

Qualifications

• Significant operational management experience in UK HV/ICP/IDNO environments.
• Experience delivering HV projects up to 132kV with strong safety culture.
• Proven ability to manage programmes, budgets and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across HV projects with clear priorities.
• Champion health, safety, environment and quality across sites.
• Coordinate pre-construction to handover including energisation.
• Build relationships with clients, DNOs/IDNOs and contractors.
• Develop teams through coaching, KPIs and competency assessments.

Skills

Operational leadership

UK power sector

HV infrastructure management

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Regional Head of Operations - Major Projects High Voltage up to 132kV

Location: Midlands and South of UK

Employment type: Full Time Permanent Contract

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

What’s In It For You…

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the additional option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role…

Lead safe delivery. Develop people. Drive operational excellence.

Are you an experienced operational leader in the UK electrical power sector? Take the lead on high-voltage infrastructure projects across the South and Midlands, overseeing delivery from pre-construction and mobilisation through to commissioning, energisation and handover.

As a Regional Head of Operations, you’ll lead our Major Projects operations, delivering ICP and EPC projects on networks and assets up to 132kV. You’ll bring together people, resources and processes to deliver safely, to programme and within budget, while helping shape a growing Major Projects business.

As a Regional Head of Operations you will…

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple HV projects, setting clear priorities and ensuring teams have the people, equipment, materials and specialist support they need.
• Champion a positive health, safety, environment and quality culture, ensuring work follows approved safety rules, operational procedures and applicable requirements.
• Oversee HV project delivery, including cable installation and jointing, substations, switchgear, transformers, protection and control, earthing and HV/LV infrastructure.
• Coordinate construction, testing, commissioning, energisation and asset handover, including network adoption and applicable G99 and ION-FON requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), contractors and consultants.
• Manage resources and programmes, identify risks and delays early, and work with Project Managers to keep delivery on track.
• Work with commercial and project teams to control costs, manage variations and commercial risks, support forecasting and improve project margins.
• Support procurement and supply-chain planning, including long-lead HV equipment, and ensure suppliers and subcontractors meet contractual and quality requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop operational teams through clear objectives, KPIs, training, competency assessments and succession planning.
• Improve operational processes and performance, supporting the development of our operational strategy.

About You…

• Significant operational management experience in the UK electrical power or HV infrastructure sector, including experience within an ICP, DNO or IDNO.
• A track record of managing HV electrical projects and operational teams, with experience of networks, substations and projects involving voltages from 33kV to 132kV.
• A strong understanding of HV construction, testing, commissioning, safety systems and operational controls, alongside UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing project programmes, resources and budgets, with strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist HV contractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a commitment to developing people and building a high-performing team.
• A degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Ready to make your next move?

If you’re ready to lead complex HV projects and develop the teams behind them, we’d like to hear from you.

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