Regional Director - HV Sector

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional in the high voltage (HV) industry, working as a key member of the senior management team at a large organisation.

Responsible for leading the project management function, with accountability for the operational delivery of schemes from 11kV - 400kV, here is a breakdown of the Regional Director's role:

* Ensure all targets, including financial, health and safety and team performance, are met

* Offer guidance and technical engineering support to the team

* Assist the commercial and legal teams with preparation of contracts

* Assist with the establishment of supply chain partners

* Create a monthly report for the Head of Projects, outlining progress and key delivery milestone events, as well as project risks

* Ensure best industry practices are implemented across the HV business, regularly reviewing processes and putting improvement measures in place

* Manage the project delivery team in a way that maximises effective resource allocation

* Organise relevant training for teams

* Investigate any complaints, resolve issues and implement improvements and lessons learned, where necessary

* Drive the business to achieve optimum performance and profits

* Review and sign off on equipment and materials requirements

* Ensure that project delivery timeline and programme is adhered to

* Through liaison with the SHEQ team, make sure all projects are delivered safely, conforming to legislation and industry standards

* Work with the commercial team to ensure invoices are raised at the agreed time

Skills and Experience:

To be considered for this role, experience as a Director, Regional Manager or Operations Manager in the HV / power distribution sector, with strong knowledge of 33kV - 132kV HV systems, is essential. A background working for an HV contractor, Independent Connections Provider (ICP) or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) would be ideal. In addition, knowledge of project management principles is required, along with excellent commercial awareness.

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