Electrical Operations Manager
£55,000 - £60,000
Great Dunmow
A highly sought-after opportunity to work a leading provider of electrical compliance and support services in the built environment. They work for major national and global businesses, delivering an exceptional and single-source solution to their buildings Electrical Compliance.
Due to an increased workload, they have identified the need for a new Electrical Operations Manager to join them on a full-time permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, directing, co-ordinating and controlling Field Service activity within the UK.
You will also be expected to develop and lead an effective, well-motivated and flexible team that understands the Company's aims and strives to achieve them.
The Duties
- Some pricing, specifications, costing
- Ensure health and safety is considered first, and best practice is followed, in every situation.
- Meet customer targets and expectations by the most cost-effective use of resources.
- Meet financial targets for revenue P&L, margin, recoveries, Invoicing, costs, and stock control.
- To provide accurate monthly forecasts and contribute to annual budget setting.
- Review workload up to 3 months ahead in order to plan resources and recruit if required.
- Be involved in all recruitment stages for engineers and office staff.
- Ensure that all test equipment is maintained and calibrated.
- Ensure that the company fleet is maintained and that regular van checks are completed.
- Conduct random spot checks on engineers via trackers and other software available to yourself.
- Manage, develop and motivate staff to achieve their potential.
- Conduct regular meetings with team members using direct reports.
- Ensure the provision of management information is available in the agreed timescales.
- Support in all key client contracts - ensuring that all works are planned and scheduled, maximum profitability is being achieved, month P&L and profit reports to be delivered for each individual contract.
- Management of people both in the office and in a field-based service capacity.
- Support in producing Electrical Remedial/Install quotations.
- Liaise with clients and attend site meetings in order to provide technical advice.
- Reporting and presenting internally and externally using formal and informal methods.
- Use of planning / programming tools to manage own workload and that of your department.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and safety requirements.
The Requirements
- Proven track record of managing electrical projects and leading teams.
- Proven Experience in managing budgets and financial performance.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and equipment
- Excellent operations management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management.
- In depth understanding of 2391 Inspection and Testing requirements
- In depth NICEIC requirements and understanding