📍 Reading / West London
💼 Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 options available)
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Delivery Manager to support delivery across key electricity connection projects within a DNO, covering up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL) works.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for operational performance across civils, reinstatement, and OHL functions.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the operational lead across multi-disciplinary delivery teams
Oversee civils, reinstatement, and OHL departments, with direct line management of relevant managers
Ensure efficient, safe, and commercially viable project delivery
Drive performance, decision-making, and continuous improvement across operations
Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across projects and business functions
About You
Proven experience in a senior operational role within utilities, ideally electricity connections
Strong background in delivery of underground (up to 11kV) and/or OHL (33kV) projects
Demonstrable leadership experience, managing teams and driving outcomes
Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project economics
Confident decision-maker with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Location & Working Pattern
Split between Reading and West London offices
Flexible working arrangements may be available
Package
Permanent: Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Contract: Day rate negotiable, Outside IR35 (depending on experience)
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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Salary description
£500.00 - £500.00 per day