Street Lighting General Manager — Lead Major Contract & Growth

SOLOS Consultants Ltd; Melton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

SMSTS (or equivalent)

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

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.