Senior Grid Operations & Maintenance Manager

Conrad Energy Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Energy Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager focused on high voltage electrical assets to lead O&M across Pathfinder projects in the UK. Reporting to the COO, you will develop operational strategy, manage contractors and suppliers, and ensure safety, performance and budget adherence as projects move from development through commissioning into steady operations.

You will coordinate with the Pathfinder delivery team, optimize CMMS usage, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Proven track record in design, installation, operation and maintenance of transmission assets.
• Experience managing assets under long-term service contracts.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required; professional recognition advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority in all duties.
• Oversee O&M across Pathfinder projects, managing internal/external teams and contractors.
• Develop and implement operational KPIs to monitor availability and efficiency.
• Coordinate handover from construction to operations and support project commissioning.
• Manage budgets, spend approvals and relationships with suppliers and National Grid ESO.

Skills

Grid assets 400kV

Transmission assets ops

Maintenance scheduling

People management

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Data-driven improvements

Electrical services SCM

Stakeholder comms

Gas engines & storage

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering degree

IET membership

Chartered status

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Conrad Energy Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager focused on high voltage electrical assets to lead O&M across Pathfinder projects in the UK. Reporting to the COO, you will develop operational strategy, manage contractors and suppliers, and ensure safety, performance and budget adherence as projects move from development through commissioning into steady operations.

You will coordinate with the Pathfinder delivery team, optimize CMMS usage, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous