Astute’s Power team is proudly partnered with a multinational buisness who offer expert electrical and instrumentation services for high-risk, complex projects across Offshore Wind, Power and Renewables, Oil, Gas and Chemical, Mining, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare and Industrial Manufacturing to recruit a HV Operations Manager to support the growth and delivery of their high-voltage operations portfolio. This role will play a key part in strengthening client relationships, driving project performance, and expanding market presence within a competitive and fast-paced sector.
The client has built a strong reputation through the quality and safety of its service delivery, backed by an experienced global management team. With a commitment to investing in people and fostering long-term client partnerships, this is an opportunity to join a business focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
The HV Operations Manager comes with a salary of between £105k-£115k and benefits package.
If you have a strong background in HV operations and are looking to take on a leadership role within a growing engineering organisation, upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the HV Operations Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director / Operations Director you will:
• Develop and expand business opportunities with both existing and new clients, supporting pipeline growth
• Lead early-stage project discussions from both a technical and delivery perspective
• Act as the primary escalation point for clients, ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Negotiate variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and commercial matters collaboratively with clients
• Ensure clear communication with clients during tender and validation stages, managing expectations on cost, programme, and risks
• Oversee project mobilisation phases, ensuring deliverables and timelines are achievable and aligned
• Lead and manage project teams including Project Managers, Commercial Managers, and Lead Engineers
• Monitor project performance through regular reporting and reviews, making adjustments to resources and programmes as required
• Attend key client and internal meetings, ensuring effective project governance and communication
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and standards are maintained across all projects
• Work closely with internal departments including safety, procurement, quality, and planning
• Report on project performance and risks to senior leadership
• Oversee subcontractor selection and appointment, ensuring scope clarity and risk mitigation
• Review contract documentation to ensure accuracy across scope, programme, and commercial terms
• Support resource planning to ensure projects are adequately staffed
• Take overall accountability for project success alongside the Project Manager
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
• Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of three years’ experience within HV operations or a related field
• Strong technical knowledge of HV systems, including installation, testing, and commissioning up to 235kV
• Experience with inspection, monitoring practices, and industry standards within HV operations
• Proven track record in project delivery and operational leadership
• Experience in cable pull-in services and EHV/HV/LV installation and termination
Personal skills
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage contracts and negotiations
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong decision-making ability
Salary and benefits of the HV Operations Manager role:
• Competitive starting salary
• Employer pension contribution
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Career progression and leadership development opportunities
• Staff events and team engagement initiatives
