Head of Operations Buntingford, England
Job description
Head of Operations
Reports to: Managing Director
We are a fast-growing specialist in connecting businesses to the electricity grid at scale. We are buzzing with opportunity and very much part of the shift to net zero.
The Head of Operations will have a strategic vision for implementing a forward-thinking project delivery strategy, driving operational excellence, and optimising production levels. You will be responsible for managing the Operations Team & Project Managers and will be driving service delivery for EV charging points and grid connection projects across the UK. This position will be based at our Operations Head Office in Sandon, but you may be required to travel to site and hybrid working is also available.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Taking responsibility for operational reporting, projects, results and spend
- Leadership of the operational functions across the business within material supply, project delivery and business planning
- Ensuring the operational functions across the business to achieve budget targets, KPI’s whilst maintaining quality and delivery commitments
- Develop internal operations strategy to support the business development
- Identification of and mitigating action of risks within all operational and project led plans
- Help the business achieve yearly and monthly sales
- Capacity analysis of people, materials, plant & fleet. Define and manage resource requirements in terms of space, efficiency, staff resource, tools and equipment to meet commitments and future growth requirements
- Internal liaison with other departments within the business
- Creating a culture of continuous improvement and supporting initiatives, risks and opportunity management
- Working with the Health and Safety Manager to ensure of H&S requirements are supported, maintained and updated and KPI’s are met
- Support the Tendering/Bid Team & Project Managers
Knowledge/Experience/Skills
- Proven background in Electrical Grid Connections
- Excellent Electrical/Civil Engineering technical background
- Experience of developing and implementing Operational strategies to aid continuous company improvement and growth
- Experience of developing and setting strategic direction
- Senior Operations Management and Leadership experience within an ICP or Electrical Grid Connections business
- Proficiency in MS office applications
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to drive and motivate other and achieve KPI’s/targets
- Self-motivated, able to work under pressure
- Strategic thinker
- Ability to implement and sustain Continuous Improvement activity
Why work for us?
- An opportunity to grow a start-up business and have input into new processes and ways of working
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- You can make a real difference
- Varied and exciting job role
- You will be part of a passionate and sociable team
- You will be involved in some first of it’s kind projects for the UK – our business is in the green energy space and we have a number of projects in 2023 which will be hugely impactful in working towards the governments carbon net zero targets
- Flexible working options available
About Utility Line
Utility Line have been growing rapidly since opening in 2021 and have been going from strength to strength in the utilities industry and green energy space. We work nationally within all regions, employing a team of experienced and highly qualified people to bring a full turnkey service to our 20+ clients including the likes of Tesla, Aqua Super Power, Go-Ahead, Ionity, Orbit Homes and Zest.
Utility Line are a NERS accredited ICP (Independent Connections Provider) specialising in EV (Electrical Vehicle) charging infrastructure installations in the residential, commercial and industrial industries. Our services run throughout the lifecycle of a project all the way from inception through to final connection and handover. The industry we’re working in is fast-paced, thriving and we’re actively delivering projects which are contributing towards a ‘greener’ future.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buntingford
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
