ABS Commercial Solutions
Operations Manager
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Operations Manager - Power & Utilities Infrastructure
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North East / Yorkshire
£72,000 - £84,000 + car allowance + bonus (DOE)
We are supporting a leading UK infrastructure delivery organisation to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to join their growing senior leadership team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-backed business operating within the electrical and utilities sector, delivering large-scale infrastructure frameworks across the UK. Following a series of recent contract wins, the organisation is expanding its operational capability and investing heavily in leadership to support continued growth.
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will take ownership of a defined workstream within the business, ensuring safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
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You will lead teams of Project Managers and delivery personnel across active frameworks, driving performance across:
- Health, safety, and compliance
- Programme delivery and productivity
- Cost control and commercial performance
- Quality and customer satisfaction
You will act as a senior operational lead, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring robust delivery standards across your area of responsibility.
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader from within the power, utilities, construction or infrastructure sector, with a strong background in operational delivery.
You Will Likely Have
- Electrical / engineering / construction background (or equivalent industry experience)
- Experience in Operations, Project or Contract Management
- Proven leadership of teams within a delivery environment
- Strong commercial awareness (cost, programme, risk, quality)
- IOSH Managing Safety (or equivalent)
- Experience working within frameworks or regulated project environments
- Experience up to 132kV electrical environments would be highly advantageous.
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What's on Offer
- Salary up to £84,000 (depending on experience)
- Car allowance / vehicle provision options
- Performance-related bonus
- Enhanced pension scheme (double-matched)
- Private medical & wellbeing support
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Strong career progression and development opportunities
- Support Towards Professional Qualifications
Why Apply?
This is a genuine opportunity to join a business in significant growth mode, where you will have real influence over operational delivery, team development, and framework success. You'll be part of a senior leadership structure where performance, safety, and quality are at the core of everything they do.
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