We are innovative If you're innovative, we'll have a lot in common. We like to do things differently, but not for the sake of it. The Plant, Protection and Control Engineer plays a vital role within the design team. You will be responsible for the design delivery of substation plant, equipment, and protection systems across a whole range of electrical infrastructures as well as new connection projects in both the distribution and transmission sectors. You will be responsible for the detailed design and procurement of substation plant including, switchgear, power transformers, voltage control equipment, protection systems, protective relays, connectors, busbars, SCADA based telemetry, as well as all the associated substation build activities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Your primary role is to ensure substation infrastructure is correctly identified and procured, in a timely manner. You will achieve this ensuring the detailed preparation and delivery of functional specifications, equipment schedules and associated scheme drawings. You'll provide ongoing technical support and advice on procurement of plant and equipment, by liaising directly with suppliers and manufacturers, to order plant and equipment, as per client specification and approved designs. Here are some of the activities you will get involved with Responsible for assessing client project requirements and producing detailed plant and equipment and protection specifications. Creating appropriate system designs ensuring compliance with applicable specifications and tender documentation, coordination with manufactures and suppliers. Assist with tendering activities and provide regular technical guidance for any proposed schemes, as may be required. Prepare site layouts and schematics, for multi-staged substations construction build projects. Manage external plant and equipment manufacturers, design consultants, and oversee designs outputs to ensure compatibility with the electro-technical requirements. Liaise with internal and external design team, clients, manufacturers, and consultancies to produce accurate designs within timescales indicated and in line with deliverables. Produce detailed electrical control and protection schematic drawings for construction of large electrical infrastructure schemes. Produce electro-technical drawings, plant and material procurement lists, and wiring diagrams for control for protection and control systems. Preparation of functional specifications and providing advice on procurement of plant and equipment and liaising with manufacturers to order plants as per client specification. Be able to produce detailed specifications for high voltage plant, equipment and ancillary plant and equipment associated with high voltage substations. Review equipment manufacturers' proposals and liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment suitability is in line with the proposed design. Production of equipment schedules in line with relevant IEC, DNO, ENA, IDNO and client-based specifications. Development and review of single line diagrams, P&C block diagrams, & connection diagrams. Production of AC and DC schematic drawings, control and protection, cable block diagrams, SCADA and multicore cable and termination schedules. Relay setting calculations for 11kV, 33kV, 132kV and above 132kV voltage levels including Transmission Lines, Transformers, Busbars, Bus-couplers and Bus-Sections etc. IED/Numerical Protection Relay LEDs, Binary Input, Binary Output and PSL/CFC configurations for Siemens Siprotec-5/Reyrolle, GE Micom and ABB etc. make manufacturers. 110VDC Battery Loading Calculations. CT/VT sizing calculations and adequacy check. To maintain an electro-technical and commercial dialogue with suppliers and customer. Take responsibility for ensuring good technical documentation management and change control. We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate A proficient understanding of electricity industry & regulatory standards, policies, and their application to the role. A good understanding of electrical plant, transformer, protection, relays and control and construction disciplines and current ENA, BS and IEC electrotechnical engineering standards, to ensure full application and compliance requirements can be achieved. A strong electrical knowledge within the contestable and non-contestable connections sides of the market and should be able to demonstrate a proven track record working within projects such as substation construction, cabling, overhead lines, while being fully conversant with working on switchgear, protection, control and major designs of electrical plant including transformers. Good knowledge of power systems, renewable energy and protection design at all voltages. Ability to take a brief scope of works and assist in producing a detailed design based on appropriate standards. Be able to prepare single-line diagrams for multi staged substations construction projects. A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment. Benefits In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
We are innovative If you're innovative, we'll have a lot in common. We like to do things differently, but not for the sake of it. The Plant, Protection and Control Engineer plays a vital role within the design team. You will be responsible for the design delivery of substation plant, equipment, and protection systems across a whole range of electrical infrastructures as well as new connection projects in both the distribution and transmission sectors. You will be responsible for the detailed design and procurement of substation plant including, switchgear, power transformers, voltage control equipment, protection systems, protective relays, connectors, busbars, SCADA based telemetry, as well as all the associated substation build activities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Your primary role is to ensure substation infrastructure is correctly identified and procured, in a timely manner. You will achieve this ensuring the detailed preparation and delivery of functional specifications, equipment schedules and associated scheme drawings. You'll provide ongoing technical support and advice on procurement of plant and equipment, by liaising directly with suppliers and manufacturers, to order plant and equipment, as per client specification and approved designs. Here are some of the activities you will get involved with Responsible for assessing client project requirements and producing detailed plant and equipment and protection specifications. Creating appropriate system designs ensuring compliance with applicable specifications and tender documentation, coordination with manufactures and suppliers. Assist with tendering activities and provide regular technical guidance for any proposed schemes, as may be required. Prepare site layouts and schematics, for multi-staged substations construction build projects. Manage external plant and equipment manufacturers, design consultants, and oversee designs outputs to ensure compatibility with the electro-technical requirements. Liaise with internal and external design team, clients, manufacturers, and consultancies to produce accurate designs within timescales indicated and in line with deliverables. Produce detailed electrical control and protection schematic drawings for construction of large electrical infrastructure schemes. Produce electro-technical drawings, plant and material procurement lists, and wiring diagrams for control for protection and control systems. Preparation of functional specifications and providing advice on procurement of plant and equipment and liaising with manufacturers to order plants as per client specification. Be able to produce detailed specifications for high voltage plant, equipment and ancillary plant and equipment associated with high voltage substations. Review equipment manufacturers' proposals and liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment suitability is in line with the proposed design. Production of equipment schedules in line with relevant IEC, DNO, ENA, IDNO and client-based specifications. Development and review of single line diagrams, P&C block diagrams, & connection diagrams. Production of AC and DC schematic drawings, control and protection, cable block diagrams, SCADA and multicore cable and termination schedules. Relay setting calculations for 11kV, 33kV, 132kV and above 132kV voltage levels including Transmission Lines, Transformers, Busbars, Bus-couplers and Bus-Sections etc. IED/Numerical Protection Relay LEDs, Binary Input, Binary Output and PSL/CFC configurations for Siemens Siprotec-5/Reyrolle, GE Micom and ABB etc. make manufacturers. 110VDC Battery Loading Calculations. CT/VT sizing calculations and adequacy check. To maintain an electro-technical and commercial dialogue with suppliers and customer. Take responsibility for ensuring good technical documentation management and change control. We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate A proficient understanding of electricity industry & regulatory standards, policies, and their application to the role. A good understanding of electrical plant, transformer, protection, relays and control and construction disciplines and current ENA, BS and IEC electrotechnical engineering standards, to ensure full application and compliance requirements can be achieved. A strong electrical knowledge within the contestable and non-contestable connections sides of the market and should be able to demonstrate a proven track record working within projects such as substation construction, cabling, overhead lines, while being fully conversant with working on switchgear, protection, control and major designs of electrical plant including transformers. Good knowledge of power systems, renewable energy and protection design at all voltages. Ability to take a brief scope of works and assist in producing a detailed design based on appropriate standards. Be able to prepare single-line diagrams for multi staged substations construction projects. A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment. Benefits In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
Description Senior Project Manager Programme Name: LCST Location: Bristol, UK Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? The Role: Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and secure Strategic On-Contract Growth opportunities within the Logistics and Mission Support division, and specifically on the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) programme. You will support a multifaceted programme spanning Storage, Logistics, Global Operations, Commodity Procurement and Strategic Programme Initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset to navigate complex projects and deliver successful outcomes. What will I be doing? Oversee development of project plans for strategic growth opportunities, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Monitor execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget Engage and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including the customer, sub-contract partners, project teams, and senior leadership. Foster strong relationships to ensure alignment and support for programme objectives Identify, assess, and manage project risks. Develop and implement mitigations strategies to ensure project success and minimise impact on existing operations Coordinate and secure resources required for proposal delivery and establish robust, resource loaded schedules to support infrastructure and staffing strategies Conduct thorough change impact assessments to identify potential risks, challenges and opportunities associated with change initiatives Support quality management processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications. Partake in regular reviews to maintain quality control Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within Project Management in LMS. Contribute to the development and refinement of project management methodologies and tools What does Leidos need from me? Track record of project and programme management in a complex environment Excellent interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relationships supporting achievement of objectives Demonstrable understanding of business, finance and people management techniques and the commercial aspects of projects Strong understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Experience of pre-award activity, proposal writing and assurance Certification in project management (e.g., PMQ/PPQ, ChPP, MSP) is a plus Clearance Requirements: Clearance to Start SC Clearance for Role SC Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexible Working Scheme Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK's defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs). Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £58,400.00-£74,900.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status . click apply for full job details
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Description Senior Project Manager Programme Name: LCST Location: Bristol, UK Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? The Role: Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and secure Strategic On-Contract Growth opportunities within the Logistics and Mission Support division, and specifically on the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) programme. You will support a multifaceted programme spanning Storage, Logistics, Global Operations, Commodity Procurement and Strategic Programme Initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset to navigate complex projects and deliver successful outcomes. What will I be doing? Oversee development of project plans for strategic growth opportunities, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Monitor execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget Engage and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including the customer, sub-contract partners, project teams, and senior leadership. Foster strong relationships to ensure alignment and support for programme objectives Identify, assess, and manage project risks. Develop and implement mitigations strategies to ensure project success and minimise impact on existing operations Coordinate and secure resources required for proposal delivery and establish robust, resource loaded schedules to support infrastructure and staffing strategies Conduct thorough change impact assessments to identify potential risks, challenges and opportunities associated with change initiatives Support quality management processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications. Partake in regular reviews to maintain quality control Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within Project Management in LMS. Contribute to the development and refinement of project management methodologies and tools What does Leidos need from me? Track record of project and programme management in a complex environment Excellent interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relationships supporting achievement of objectives Demonstrable understanding of business, finance and people management techniques and the commercial aspects of projects Strong understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Experience of pre-award activity, proposal writing and assurance Certification in project management (e.g., PMQ/PPQ, ChPP, MSP) is a plus Clearance Requirements: Clearance to Start SC Clearance for Role SC Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexible Working Scheme Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK's defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs). Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £58,400.00-£74,900.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status . click apply for full job details
.Head of Operations page is loaded Head of Operationslocations: Remote - Staffordshire, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Location: Remote - Staffordshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R Date Posted: 2026-02-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The Opportunity As the Head of Operations, you will be a senior leader within the UK Service Business Management Team, responsible for shaping and delivering the operational strategy across a diverse and complex portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Project Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Management specialists, and our expanding Switchgear Delivery team-ensuring project excellence nationwide.In this pivotal role, you will balance strategic direction with operational oversight, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and commercially. You will cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen the organisation's service delivery capability. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How you'll make an impact Provide senior leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of Transmission & Distribution upgrade projects across the UK, owning the full delivery lifecycle from planning and procurement to commissioning and close-out. Drive a proactive, industry leading safety culture , working to continuously elevate behavioural safety, compliance, and operational maturity. Deliver operational excellence , ensuring all projects achieve or exceed schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Shape and implement operational strategy , contributing to long term planning, policy development, process improvement, and service integration across the business. Lead financial and resource planning , developing action plans to optimise performance, manage cost, and ensure efficient use of staffing and capability. Ensure operational governance, assurance, and compliance , overseeing quality, responsiveness, and performance standards while initiating corrective action when required. Prepare and present operational and financial reporting , including monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs for senior leadership. Act as a visible safety leader , reinforcing safe systems of work, engaging teams on site visits, and promoting accountability across all operational functions. Lead structured monthly project reviews , ensuring transparency, ownership, and clear mitigation planning around risks, issues, and opportunities. Own workforce planning and capability management , forecasting resource needs and playing a key role in recruitment, succession planning, and professional development. Strengthen cross business collaboration , aligning activities with other business units, ensuring effective knowledge sharing, and embedding lessons learned into future programmes. Your Background Extensive experience in senior Operations and/or Project Management leadership roles within a complex, technical, or engineering focused environment. Strong understanding of Field Service operations, with the ability to manage and differentiate between project based and field based delivery streams. Proven people leader with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and developing technical and operational teams. Highly developed organisational, strategic planning, and decision making skills, with experience driving operational transformation or large scale change. Strong knowledge of legislation and requirements related to utility assets, site health & safety, CDM, and environmental compliance. Experience within the electrical distribution, T&D, or similar industry with significant exposure to HV/EHV equipment, site operations, and safety critical environments. Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations and associated duties. NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (desirable). SAP experience (Project Cockpit, project cost analysis, ROC) preferred. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
.Head of Operations page is loaded Head of Operationslocations: Remote - Staffordshire, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Location: Remote - Staffordshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R Date Posted: 2026-02-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The Opportunity As the Head of Operations, you will be a senior leader within the UK Service Business Management Team, responsible for shaping and delivering the operational strategy across a diverse and complex portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Project Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Management specialists, and our expanding Switchgear Delivery team-ensuring project excellence nationwide.In this pivotal role, you will balance strategic direction with operational oversight, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and commercially. You will cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen the organisation's service delivery capability. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How you'll make an impact Provide senior leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of Transmission & Distribution upgrade projects across the UK, owning the full delivery lifecycle from planning and procurement to commissioning and close-out. Drive a proactive, industry leading safety culture , working to continuously elevate behavioural safety, compliance, and operational maturity. Deliver operational excellence , ensuring all projects achieve or exceed schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Shape and implement operational strategy , contributing to long term planning, policy development, process improvement, and service integration across the business. Lead financial and resource planning , developing action plans to optimise performance, manage cost, and ensure efficient use of staffing and capability. Ensure operational governance, assurance, and compliance , overseeing quality, responsiveness, and performance standards while initiating corrective action when required. Prepare and present operational and financial reporting , including monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs for senior leadership. Act as a visible safety leader , reinforcing safe systems of work, engaging teams on site visits, and promoting accountability across all operational functions. Lead structured monthly project reviews , ensuring transparency, ownership, and clear mitigation planning around risks, issues, and opportunities. Own workforce planning and capability management , forecasting resource needs and playing a key role in recruitment, succession planning, and professional development. Strengthen cross business collaboration , aligning activities with other business units, ensuring effective knowledge sharing, and embedding lessons learned into future programmes. Your Background Extensive experience in senior Operations and/or Project Management leadership roles within a complex, technical, or engineering focused environment. Strong understanding of Field Service operations, with the ability to manage and differentiate between project based and field based delivery streams. Proven people leader with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and developing technical and operational teams. Highly developed organisational, strategic planning, and decision making skills, with experience driving operational transformation or large scale change. Strong knowledge of legislation and requirements related to utility assets, site health & safety, CDM, and environmental compliance. Experience within the electrical distribution, T&D, or similar industry with significant exposure to HV/EHV equipment, site operations, and safety critical environments. Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations and associated duties. NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (desirable). SAP experience (Project Cockpit, project cost analysis, ROC) preferred. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
Location: Flexible: Reigate or Manchester area Job type: Full time Working Pattern: Hybrid 4.5 day working week (Half day Fridays) About Infinity We are building the next generation of call intelligence and AI-driven insight platforms. Over the next three years, our focus is on evolving from a strong analytics foundation into an outcome-driven, API-first platform that embeds intelligence directly into customer workflows. This is an opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage. You'll help shape both how we build and what we build, working on systems that process high-volume, high-value data and increasingly leverage AI and automation to deliver measurable customer and business outcomes. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and continuous learning. Our teams are small, autonomous, and outcome-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality, ownership, and collaboration. We are entering our next growth phase - investing in AI-powered platform scalability, operational excellence and maturity, and cost-efficient growth to support our long-term strategy and enterprise ambitions. The Role As Head of DevOps, you will lead Infinity's cloud, infrastructure, and platform reliability functions, ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, observable, and continuously deployable. You will shape and execute the DevOps and Platform Engineering strategy, enabling high-velocity software delivery with best-in-class automation, observability, and DORA-driven performance metrics. Reporting to the CTO, you will manage a small but high-impact team of two DevOps/SRE Engineers, working closely with the other teams within the Product & Engineering (P&E) organisation to build the next-generation operational foundation for Infinity's AI-driven SaaS platform. About You This should include the 4 to 5 key Infinity behaviours needed for the role eg: To succeed in Infinity and this role you need to be able to work smart, hard and with a positive energy. You work at pace always looking for ways to improve things and with an eye on the results. You are a creative thinker who dares to do things differently. Being a team player is essential. In Infinity that means being open, honest, consistent and fair and contributing to a sense of purpose and positive team morale. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define and execute Infinity's DevOps and Platform Engineering roadmap aligned with product and engineering strategy. Lead and mentor two DevOps/SRE Engineers, developing a culture of automation, reliability, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Change, MTTR, Change Failure Rate) as core operational KPIs. Partner with the Head of Engineering and CTO to set and deliver uptime, scalability, and efficiency objectives. Infrastructure & Cloud Management Own the design, governance, and optimisation of AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and resilience. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Puppet for environment provisioning, configuration, and compliance automation. Lead the management and optimisation of serverless and event-driven architectures, leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related services. Oversee cloud cost management, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. CI/CD & Automation Oversee the design and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to ensure rapid, low-risk deployments. Embed automated testing, code quality gates, and policy-as-code enforcement. Implement progressive delivery techniques such as blue/green and canary deployments to reduce risk. Integrate DevSecOps practices, automating security scanning, dependency management, and compliance checks. Observability, Reliability & Incident Management Establish and maintain platform-wide observability through dashboards, alerts, SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs. Use modern observability stacks (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK) for proactive monitoring and root cause analysis. Lead post-incident reviews and ensure continuous improvement through robust RCA and feedback loops. Own and report on service reliability metrics (availability, latency, throughput, error rates) to leadership. Security, Compliance & Governance Ensure DevOps practices uphold ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant compliance standards. Oversee secrets management, identity and access controls, and vulnerability scanning across environments. Partner with the Head of Engineering to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness. Embed DevSecOps principles to automate compliance validation and shift security left in the development lifecycle. Collaboration & Reporting Collaborate with the other teams within the P&E organisation, including Product, Solutions, Data, Engineering and Quality, to ensure smooth integration between development, deployment, and operations. Provide regular operational reports on uptime, incident performance, DORA metrics, and infrastructure efficiency. Work closely with the Head of Engineering on roadmap alignment, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Competencies & Experience 7+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure roles, including 3+ years in a leadership or senior technical capacity. Proven expertise in AWS (Lambda, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Route53) and IaC (Terraform, Puppet, or Pulumi). Strong knowledge of CI/CD tooling, observability stacks, and cloud security best practices. Demonstrated experience applying DORA metrics and improving delivery performance. Deep understanding of network security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR). Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a mindset for automation and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience supporting AI/ML or real-time analytics workloads. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certification. Experience within MarTech, call-tracking, or voice analytics SaaS environments. Prior involvement in ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS certification or audit evidence processes. Benefits you can enjoy 4.5 day working week (Half day every Friday- 1pm finish) 25 days holiday (with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year) Private single medical insurance Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance (4x Salary) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Tech Scheme Loan (of up to £2,000 per year) Ride to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Dedicated annual company and team social budget At infinity, our aim is to be the best call tracking provider in the world and to do that we welcome our employees with open arms and create an environment where you can bring your best self, every day! We're an equal opportunities employer. That means we'll never discriminate based on race, religion, origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, social economics status or disability status. In fact, our recruitment process is completely anonymised, and we don't see any of your personal details when we review your application. At Infinity, we don't treat our hiring process as a box ticking exercise and we're just as interested in team fit as we are technical fit. So, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed in one of our vacancies, get in touch with us anyway because we'd love to hear from you
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Location: Flexible: Reigate or Manchester area Job type: Full time Working Pattern: Hybrid 4.5 day working week (Half day Fridays) About Infinity We are building the next generation of call intelligence and AI-driven insight platforms. Over the next three years, our focus is on evolving from a strong analytics foundation into an outcome-driven, API-first platform that embeds intelligence directly into customer workflows. This is an opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage. You'll help shape both how we build and what we build, working on systems that process high-volume, high-value data and increasingly leverage AI and automation to deliver measurable customer and business outcomes. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and continuous learning. Our teams are small, autonomous, and outcome-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality, ownership, and collaboration. We are entering our next growth phase - investing in AI-powered platform scalability, operational excellence and maturity, and cost-efficient growth to support our long-term strategy and enterprise ambitions. The Role As Head of DevOps, you will lead Infinity's cloud, infrastructure, and platform reliability functions, ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, observable, and continuously deployable. You will shape and execute the DevOps and Platform Engineering strategy, enabling high-velocity software delivery with best-in-class automation, observability, and DORA-driven performance metrics. Reporting to the CTO, you will manage a small but high-impact team of two DevOps/SRE Engineers, working closely with the other teams within the Product & Engineering (P&E) organisation to build the next-generation operational foundation for Infinity's AI-driven SaaS platform. About You This should include the 4 to 5 key Infinity behaviours needed for the role eg: To succeed in Infinity and this role you need to be able to work smart, hard and with a positive energy. You work at pace always looking for ways to improve things and with an eye on the results. You are a creative thinker who dares to do things differently. Being a team player is essential. In Infinity that means being open, honest, consistent and fair and contributing to a sense of purpose and positive team morale. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define and execute Infinity's DevOps and Platform Engineering roadmap aligned with product and engineering strategy. Lead and mentor two DevOps/SRE Engineers, developing a culture of automation, reliability, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Change, MTTR, Change Failure Rate) as core operational KPIs. Partner with the Head of Engineering and CTO to set and deliver uptime, scalability, and efficiency objectives. Infrastructure & Cloud Management Own the design, governance, and optimisation of AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and resilience. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Puppet for environment provisioning, configuration, and compliance automation. Lead the management and optimisation of serverless and event-driven architectures, leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related services. Oversee cloud cost management, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. CI/CD & Automation Oversee the design and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to ensure rapid, low-risk deployments. Embed automated testing, code quality gates, and policy-as-code enforcement. Implement progressive delivery techniques such as blue/green and canary deployments to reduce risk. Integrate DevSecOps practices, automating security scanning, dependency management, and compliance checks. Observability, Reliability & Incident Management Establish and maintain platform-wide observability through dashboards, alerts, SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs. Use modern observability stacks (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK) for proactive monitoring and root cause analysis. Lead post-incident reviews and ensure continuous improvement through robust RCA and feedback loops. Own and report on service reliability metrics (availability, latency, throughput, error rates) to leadership. Security, Compliance & Governance Ensure DevOps practices uphold ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant compliance standards. Oversee secrets management, identity and access controls, and vulnerability scanning across environments. Partner with the Head of Engineering to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness. Embed DevSecOps principles to automate compliance validation and shift security left in the development lifecycle. Collaboration & Reporting Collaborate with the other teams within the P&E organisation, including Product, Solutions, Data, Engineering and Quality, to ensure smooth integration between development, deployment, and operations. Provide regular operational reports on uptime, incident performance, DORA metrics, and infrastructure efficiency. Work closely with the Head of Engineering on roadmap alignment, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Competencies & Experience 7+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure roles, including 3+ years in a leadership or senior technical capacity. Proven expertise in AWS (Lambda, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Route53) and IaC (Terraform, Puppet, or Pulumi). Strong knowledge of CI/CD tooling, observability stacks, and cloud security best practices. Demonstrated experience applying DORA metrics and improving delivery performance. Deep understanding of network security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR). Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a mindset for automation and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience supporting AI/ML or real-time analytics workloads. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certification. Experience within MarTech, call-tracking, or voice analytics SaaS environments. Prior involvement in ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS certification or audit evidence processes. Benefits you can enjoy 4.5 day working week (Half day every Friday- 1pm finish) 25 days holiday (with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year) Private single medical insurance Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance (4x Salary) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Tech Scheme Loan (of up to £2,000 per year) Ride to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Dedicated annual company and team social budget At infinity, our aim is to be the best call tracking provider in the world and to do that we welcome our employees with open arms and create an environment where you can bring your best self, every day! We're an equal opportunities employer. That means we'll never discriminate based on race, religion, origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, social economics status or disability status. In fact, our recruitment process is completely anonymised, and we don't see any of your personal details when we review your application. At Infinity, we don't treat our hiring process as a box ticking exercise and we're just as interested in team fit as we are technical fit. So, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed in one of our vacancies, get in touch with us anyway because we'd love to hear from you
About Us Hitachi Rail is driving the Mobility Transition - helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Our mission is to deliver superior, original technology and products for mobility projects around the world. Our products are designed to make sustainable mobility a reality across all areas of the global railway sector. Hitachi Rail values Wa (Harmony), Makoto (Sincerity), and Kaitakusha - Seishin (Pioneering Spirit). We empower employees to contribute to society through the development and delivery of technology and products that power sustainable connectivity. General Engineering Apprenticeship Location: Cheadle, Greater Manchester This apprenticeship will develop your skills in both systems design and hardware engineering. You will rotate between disciplines and be responsible for the production of designs, design estimates, design programs and design work packages for bids, services and projects, as well as the design and implementation of engineering solutions in accordance with programme and product requirements. Key responsibilities Develop your understanding of Engineering through structured learning and on-the-job training Deliver tasks on time and to the required quality Work as a team-player asking for guidance and direction where necessary Develop knowledge and skills within the engineering discipline Effectively communicate engineering issues related to own tasks Degree Apprenticeship Programme Through our degree apprenticeship, you will be getting to understand engineering from the ground up with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. As an Engineering Apprentice, you will be studying towards a BEng in Railway Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. The Railway Engineering course is designed to meet the increasing demand for transport engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent rail infrastructure and rail systems. Graduates will be able to design, build, operate and manage the interfaces characterising existing and new railways and infrastructure. Who we are looking for We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who can manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and Hitachi Rail. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification. Entry Requirements A Level BBB including Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points) or; BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Mathematics and Physical Sciences (128 UCAS points) or; EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies, D, including Further Engineering Mathematics; and other options relevant to Electrical, Mechanical or Civil engineering or; Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, with at least half the course in Mathematics and Physical Science subjects (122 UCAS points) or; Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points and including Mathematics and Physical Sciences Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above). Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 29th March 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK. Our commitment We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the UK Government website.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
About Us Hitachi Rail is driving the Mobility Transition - helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Our mission is to deliver superior, original technology and products for mobility projects around the world. Our products are designed to make sustainable mobility a reality across all areas of the global railway sector. Hitachi Rail values Wa (Harmony), Makoto (Sincerity), and Kaitakusha - Seishin (Pioneering Spirit). We empower employees to contribute to society through the development and delivery of technology and products that power sustainable connectivity. General Engineering Apprenticeship Location: Cheadle, Greater Manchester This apprenticeship will develop your skills in both systems design and hardware engineering. You will rotate between disciplines and be responsible for the production of designs, design estimates, design programs and design work packages for bids, services and projects, as well as the design and implementation of engineering solutions in accordance with programme and product requirements. Key responsibilities Develop your understanding of Engineering through structured learning and on-the-job training Deliver tasks on time and to the required quality Work as a team-player asking for guidance and direction where necessary Develop knowledge and skills within the engineering discipline Effectively communicate engineering issues related to own tasks Degree Apprenticeship Programme Through our degree apprenticeship, you will be getting to understand engineering from the ground up with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. As an Engineering Apprentice, you will be studying towards a BEng in Railway Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. The Railway Engineering course is designed to meet the increasing demand for transport engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent rail infrastructure and rail systems. Graduates will be able to design, build, operate and manage the interfaces characterising existing and new railways and infrastructure. Who we are looking for We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who can manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and Hitachi Rail. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification. Entry Requirements A Level BBB including Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points) or; BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Mathematics and Physical Sciences (128 UCAS points) or; EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies, D, including Further Engineering Mathematics; and other options relevant to Electrical, Mechanical or Civil engineering or; Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, with at least half the course in Mathematics and Physical Science subjects (122 UCAS points) or; Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points and including Mathematics and Physical Sciences Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above). Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 29th March 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK. Our commitment We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the UK Government website.
About the job Head of Maintenance Operations - Estates Maintenance Operations Interim / Temporary - 6 Months - £65,000 + Holiday Pay + Benefits Reporting to the Director of Maintenance Job Purpose We are seeking an interim/temporary Head of Maintenance Operations to oversee the day-to-day delivery of maintenance services for a large multi building and facility university establishment in Coventry. The role will report directly to the Director of Maintenance and manage a team including Department Managers to ensure the safe, compliant, efficient operation and maintenance of all university buildings, building systems and infrastructure, and relevant external public realm. Responsibility will also ensure the efficient and effective delivery of reactive, planned and statutory maintenance functions, including providing an emergency reactive service for all building disciplines across all university operated properties. To ensure that buildings are statutory compliant, well maintained, and operational including long-term capital planning and delivery. To coordinate small scale improvement works through in-house labour and contractors. To ensure that the campus infrastructure including roads, power, and water are safe, fit for purpose, and resilient. Technical and People Duties Review, design and implement new systems and new working practices (using benchmarking data and competitor analysis) to ensure a safe, cost effective, customer focused, operationally effective, service delivery organisation which is fit for purpose for an ever-developing, technical and expanding campus. Take ownership for all engineering operations, spanning mechanical, electrical and critical systems. steering the estates engineering strategy, lead the optimisation of building services and infrastructure, and champion the adoption of smart, efficient and sustainable solutions. To direct the delivery of all engineering operations Hard FM (Facilities Management) services to the University operated buildings. Leadership of a large in-house labour force, including recruitment, training & development, and discipline. Management of maintenance requirements across the University; determining annual operational plans, and securing budgets for service. This will involve what functions should be delivered in-house and which should be delivered through specialist contractors or other providers. Implement and monitor the delivery of the service through Key performance indicators (KPI s). Focused on productivity, customer service, carbon reduction, resource consumption, continual improvement. Responsible for the management of the delivery of the prescribed statutory and routine, planned maintenance and function as the responsible person (RP) or approved person (AP) for certain statutory responsibilities, as agreed and detailed in the RATSIA (RACI). Development of maintenance policies and systems to deliver a quality, efficient, effective service whilst ensuring value for money, and safety compliance of the works undertaken, by in-house and external specialist consultants/contractors. Direct the use of external contracts where required for the maintenance and operational requirements. Compilation of financial business cases in support of additional resources for Campus expansion / contraction as required. Co-operating in the compilation of forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Leading the forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Management of the emergency response process for the department to ensure adequate cover and responsive service provision to meet service levels required. Accountability for annual budgets for planned and reactive maintenance, providing monthly reporting and management information for future budgets and 5-year plans. Develop and implement a sustainable, environmentally aware, low carbon and energy efficient approach to minor works and repairs. People Management To lead the team to ensure clear objectives and focus. Develop a culture of continuous improvement where ownership and efficient resolution of issues are expected. Promote excellent customer service, team working and empower the team to use initiative to exceed customer expectations Ensure business cases justify decisions about method of delivery (out-sourced/in-sourced) to provide the best quality of service and/or access to specialist skills/knowledge within budget to ensure compliance. To have overall responsibility for compliance of building systems and buildings, H&S safety for contractors and directly employed staff. To ensure that there are clear roles and responsibilities within the team for compliances, and to ensure that they have adequate training and resource. Person Specification A degree qualification in Building Services, Engineering or equivalent experience National Examination Board Health and Safety Certificate (NEBOSH) or equivalent Chartered & Member of a related professional body such as Chartered Institute of Building Services (CIBSE), CIOB or equivalent. Broad spectrum of knowledge in Building Service Management, covering: building fabric, electrical and mechanical. Significant relevant experience at a senior level within a large complex (equivalent) organisation. Significant experience and background of managing and maintaining large local infrastructure and plant Detailed H&S knowledge and background and evidence of improving the H&S culture in an organisation Ability to design and implement significant change and reorganisation programmes in a unionised environment Ability to plan, strategically manage, organise complex services operations that are performance and date critical Ability to work as part of a senior team with conflicting priorities Desirable A post graduate qualification in a building, engineering, or management related subject Management of Asbestos in Buildings qualification BOHS P405/3 NEBOSH General Certificate, Certificate in Fire Safety, Certificate in Construction Experience developing, placing and working with various forms of JCT/NEC3 contracts Working knowledge of the delivery of projects in a Higher Education environment Able to use AutoCAD understanding or REVIT, BIM Lean process practitioner This role is for an immediate start and will offer an excellent opportunity to work for a large leading one-site university. WEG Tech is part of the Warwick Employment Group and is acting as an internal recruitment agency for this vacancy.
Feb 04, 2026
Seasonal
About the job Head of Maintenance Operations - Estates Maintenance Operations Interim / Temporary - 6 Months - £65,000 + Holiday Pay + Benefits Reporting to the Director of Maintenance Job Purpose We are seeking an interim/temporary Head of Maintenance Operations to oversee the day-to-day delivery of maintenance services for a large multi building and facility university establishment in Coventry. The role will report directly to the Director of Maintenance and manage a team including Department Managers to ensure the safe, compliant, efficient operation and maintenance of all university buildings, building systems and infrastructure, and relevant external public realm. Responsibility will also ensure the efficient and effective delivery of reactive, planned and statutory maintenance functions, including providing an emergency reactive service for all building disciplines across all university operated properties. To ensure that buildings are statutory compliant, well maintained, and operational including long-term capital planning and delivery. To coordinate small scale improvement works through in-house labour and contractors. To ensure that the campus infrastructure including roads, power, and water are safe, fit for purpose, and resilient. Technical and People Duties Review, design and implement new systems and new working practices (using benchmarking data and competitor analysis) to ensure a safe, cost effective, customer focused, operationally effective, service delivery organisation which is fit for purpose for an ever-developing, technical and expanding campus. Take ownership for all engineering operations, spanning mechanical, electrical and critical systems. steering the estates engineering strategy, lead the optimisation of building services and infrastructure, and champion the adoption of smart, efficient and sustainable solutions. To direct the delivery of all engineering operations Hard FM (Facilities Management) services to the University operated buildings. Leadership of a large in-house labour force, including recruitment, training & development, and discipline. Management of maintenance requirements across the University; determining annual operational plans, and securing budgets for service. This will involve what functions should be delivered in-house and which should be delivered through specialist contractors or other providers. Implement and monitor the delivery of the service through Key performance indicators (KPI s). Focused on productivity, customer service, carbon reduction, resource consumption, continual improvement. Responsible for the management of the delivery of the prescribed statutory and routine, planned maintenance and function as the responsible person (RP) or approved person (AP) for certain statutory responsibilities, as agreed and detailed in the RATSIA (RACI). Development of maintenance policies and systems to deliver a quality, efficient, effective service whilst ensuring value for money, and safety compliance of the works undertaken, by in-house and external specialist consultants/contractors. Direct the use of external contracts where required for the maintenance and operational requirements. Compilation of financial business cases in support of additional resources for Campus expansion / contraction as required. Co-operating in the compilation of forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Leading the forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Management of the emergency response process for the department to ensure adequate cover and responsive service provision to meet service levels required. Accountability for annual budgets for planned and reactive maintenance, providing monthly reporting and management information for future budgets and 5-year plans. Develop and implement a sustainable, environmentally aware, low carbon and energy efficient approach to minor works and repairs. People Management To lead the team to ensure clear objectives and focus. Develop a culture of continuous improvement where ownership and efficient resolution of issues are expected. Promote excellent customer service, team working and empower the team to use initiative to exceed customer expectations Ensure business cases justify decisions about method of delivery (out-sourced/in-sourced) to provide the best quality of service and/or access to specialist skills/knowledge within budget to ensure compliance. To have overall responsibility for compliance of building systems and buildings, H&S safety for contractors and directly employed staff. To ensure that there are clear roles and responsibilities within the team for compliances, and to ensure that they have adequate training and resource. Person Specification A degree qualification in Building Services, Engineering or equivalent experience National Examination Board Health and Safety Certificate (NEBOSH) or equivalent Chartered & Member of a related professional body such as Chartered Institute of Building Services (CIBSE), CIOB or equivalent. Broad spectrum of knowledge in Building Service Management, covering: building fabric, electrical and mechanical. Significant relevant experience at a senior level within a large complex (equivalent) organisation. Significant experience and background of managing and maintaining large local infrastructure and plant Detailed H&S knowledge and background and evidence of improving the H&S culture in an organisation Ability to design and implement significant change and reorganisation programmes in a unionised environment Ability to plan, strategically manage, organise complex services operations that are performance and date critical Ability to work as part of a senior team with conflicting priorities Desirable A post graduate qualification in a building, engineering, or management related subject Management of Asbestos in Buildings qualification BOHS P405/3 NEBOSH General Certificate, Certificate in Fire Safety, Certificate in Construction Experience developing, placing and working with various forms of JCT/NEC3 contracts Working knowledge of the delivery of projects in a Higher Education environment Able to use AutoCAD understanding or REVIT, BIM Lean process practitioner This role is for an immediate start and will offer an excellent opportunity to work for a large leading one-site university. WEG Tech is part of the Warwick Employment Group and is acting as an internal recruitment agency for this vacancy.
