Head of Operations - Buntingford, United Kingdom - Utility Line

Utility Line

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Buntingford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
Ability to drive and motivate other and achieve KPI's/targets
Selfmotivated, able to work under pressure
Strategic thinker
Ability to implement and sustain Continuous Improvement activity

Why work for us?

An opportunity to grow a startup 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.

Salary:
£60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Benefits: