Major Projects Director

Major Projects Director

This challenging and exciting opportunity as Major Projects Director requires a highly qualified professional possessing a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in operating as a senior leader from within the utility or high voltage (HV) power sector

A highly attractive basic salary plus lucrative bonus earning potential and an extensive benefits package is on offer to the successfully appointed candidate, along with security and longevity of work.
Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required in the Midlands office, with the expectation of UK wide travel when required.

Due to an increase in contract awards, a significant forward order workload, and a dedication to continued profitable long-term growth, our client is now seeking to appoint an experienced Major Projects Director for their power division.
You will be a senior operational lead, holding responsibility for the delivery of multiple contracts, projects and frameworks in your respective workstream, ultimately contributing to business plan goals.
You will provide workstream-specific knowledge and expertise to the operations leadership team and the wider business to ensure that future work opportunities are achieved, risks are identified and mitigated, and operational excellence and optimized workstream delivery efficiencies are accomplished.

The Person

Of graduate calibre and high technical competence with a suitable business qualification and demonstrable experience in a senior role for recognized utility or HV power organisations
Fully commercially aware and experienced in managing large budgets over geographically dispersed regions
Excellent people management abilities as well as advanced financial and organisational skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills and able to act effectively and persuasively at a senior level
Highly customer focused and aware of and anticipate the company's needs
You share your knowledge and experience with others to act as a figurehead and role model

The Role

Manage operations and teams that provide services for the delivery of utility infrastructure
Report in a thorough and timely manner to the Managing Director, and support in identifying priorities, developing plans and designing policies to meet organisational aims and objectives
Take responsibility for P&L, including managing the BU's cost base and operational efficiencies
Attend meetings to support your managers and provide customers with high level feedback
Provide support to liaise with external stakeholders (LA's, DNO's, Suppliers, Subcontractors)
Driving project deliverables to ensure schemes are managed to business expectations
Leading and developing the team to ensure they are providing a reliable service that meets the company's KPI's, quality measures and audit requirements in line with good practice
Supporting the SMT in the development of standardised systems and processes
Manage the effective utilisation of all the group's resources at your disposal
Develop staff to accept greater responsibility and a higher degree of accountability and carry out effective management of all direct reports
Management of team headcount through retention and smart recruiting
Working in a collaborative manner with multiple teams to ensure key requirements are communicated, understood, and implemented
Work alongside other members of the SMT to ensure the effective delivery of targets
Ensure customer satisfaction is at the forefront of all operations activity
Establish and maintain good relationships with customers and other external parties
Always be commercially aware of your BU's financial position and act as an ambassador
Monitor financial and commercial performance across your BU and report monthly
Take ownership of the P&L, whilst managing costs and operational efficiencies
Reporting performance in a thorough and timely manner to the Managing Director
Agree business budgets and manage the operation within these accordingly
Provide support to the commercial team to aid the bidding process
Support the business to increase its customer base and secure quoted projects
Ensure operational processes and procedures are fully suitable and compatible with the needs of the business and that systems in place provide the best possible value for money
Ensure all technical work is carried out to the very highest level of quality

Our Client

Our client aims to be the UK's leading provider of utilities and power infrastructure across all sectors covering the full portfolio of service offerings.
They believe in growing their business in a progressive and sustainable manner, respecting the community and the environment.
They will communicate effectively with their clients, engage with their staff and operate their business with the utmost of safety and integrity at all times.
Their mission is to be the Contractor of Choice for their clients, with an absolute commitment to providing outstanding customer service and value, delivering quality, first time, every time.

We are committed to equal opportunities.
We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital / civil partnership status, religion / belief or nationality.