Application Deadline
1 May 2026
Department
OCU Connect
Location
London
Operations Manager – Power / Substations (NEC)
Location & Coverage: London & South (inside M25)
Package: Competitive Package
Business Area: Power / Energy Division – Connections & South Region.
Key sites: Harefield, Uxbridge, Slough, Central London (smaller sites)
Project types: Substations, Cable Routes, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands‑on Operations Manager to lead delivery across multiple live NEC projects in the power and substations space. You’ll be at the heart of operational excellence, overseeing a growing team (from 5 → 12) and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
This is not just one project – you’ll be managing multiple sites, subcontractors, and client relationships, driving both operational and commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Manage all operational aspects across multiple NEC projects, including subcontractor performance, resource allocation, and programme delivery.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as main client point of contact, ensuring smooth communication and alignment with NEC obligations.
- Programme & Delivery Control: Ensure sites are ready, running efficiently, and commercially controlled. Manage risk, change control, and compensation events.
- Team Leadership: Guide and develop a growing operations team, providing direction, coaching, and support.
- Process & Quality Optimization: Streamline workflows, implement best practices, and maintain quality standards across electrical and civil aspects.
- Health & Safety Oversight: Promote a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal standards.
- Commercial Awareness: Involvement in pre-construction, estimating, and early‑stage project planning to ensure financial performance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
What We’re Looking For
- Strong Substation Experience (ICP/DNO projects essential)
- NEC Expertise: Compensation Events (CEs), early warnings, programme management
- Electrical & Civil Knowledge
- Commercially and operationally astute
- Experienced in pre-construction and estimating
- Confident managing multiple sites and teams
Skills & Qualifications
- Substation delivery expertise across complex projects
- Leadership, coordination, and people management skills
- Strong understanding of NEC processes and frameworks
- Commercial awareness and operational excellence
- Qualifications: APM (preferred), IOSH / NEBOSH
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.
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