Substation Civils Contracts Lead

OCU; Erith; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead operational delivery across multiple substation projects and frameworks in the UK, based in Erith/Greenwich. You will guide Project Managers and teams to deliver safely, on time, and within budget, coordinating resources and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires significant experience in utilities or construction operations, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex programmes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operations or project management within utilities, power, infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments.
• Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing project programmes, resources, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of multiple substation projects and maintenance workstreams across framework contracts.
• Manage Project Managers and project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor resources to maximise delivery performance.
• Monitor programme performance, identifying and resolving issues that may impact project timelines.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Drive compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and industry regulations.
• Champion a positive safety culture and ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance.
• Review operational performance, risks, and opportunities, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and project outcomes.
• Support commercial performance through effective planning, resource management, and cost awareness.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Project planning

Job description

OCU is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead operational delivery across multiple substation projects and frameworks in the UK, based in Erith/Greenwich. You will guide Project Managers and teams to deliver safely, on time, and within budget, coordinating resources and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires significant experience in utilities or construction operations, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex programmes.