Interim Head of Delivery and Operations

1 month ago


Bishopsgate, United Kingdom Gi Group Full time
Job Title: Interim Head of Delivery and Operations

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to fill the role of Interim Head of Delivery and Operations. This is a unique opportunity to join our prestigious client and lead their delivery and operations team in the UK.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing a team that is responsible for the delivery of heating network extension and connections to facilitate regional customer growth and manage asset operations for the regional asset portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Delivery of all small projects in the Region, setting clear requirements and interface management from earliest mobilisation of the major projects team, to managing ongoing district network grid extensions and connections through regional delivery team.
  • Management of operations - including O&M, Metering & Billing and Customer Services
  • Building a team out with a suitable organisational design and competencies to enable you to span this broad list of responsibilities
  • Selection and appointment of key contractors and service providers
  • Ensuring deployment of CAPEX - from forecasting to management and approval of CAPEX spend
  • Ownership of Cost of Production and OPEX - including fuel, site operation contracts, and customer services & billing contracts
  • Forecasting, budgeting and planning; managing and operating within the agreed business plan and budget to ensure that targets are met
  • Safety management system for the business
  • Security processes including second-line management in the case of an incident
  • Establish and build strong relationships with stakeholders including funders and delivery partners, for operational purposes.
Requirements:
  • A strong track record of delivering infrastructure projects - through construction and into operation you will understand the importance of integrated teams married with clear processes and accountabilities.
  • CAPEX-driven environment - understand the difference between asset ownership and construction industries
  • You will have worked with JCT, NEC3 and ideally FIDIC contracts in the UK and have excellent understanding of how to structure procurement processes and contracts to manage risks whilst also developing strong relationships with key suppliers.
  • Worked within a matrix structure where collaboration and cross-functional working are critical
  • Demonstrate significant programme and project management experience
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills and confidence in engaging at different levels of a business
  • Collaborative and approachable leader
  • A proactive approach, self-motivated and enthusiastic with very high levels of initiative
  • Ability to influence to embed new ways of working
  • A 'can do' and flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workloads
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Degree qualified
  • Extensive experience in the energy market in a variety of operational and delivery roles.
  • Experience of working with end-user customers (e.g., building owners/occupiers)
  • More than 5 years management experience working in a management team
  • Experience of successfully leading teams
  • Experience of working effectively at a senior level, with ability to influence
  • Experience of quality assurance

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group.

Kelly Services (UK) Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.



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