Operations Director – Transmission | Confidential Search
Multi-project. 400kV-scale delivery. A genuine seat on the leadership succession path.
We’re building a shortlist for a confidential transmission client looking to appoint an Operations Director to take ownership of a transmission delivery portfolio, working at 400kV and above.
This hire comes as the business scales its transmission capability off the back of a growing secured pipeline.
Why this one’s worth a conversation:
- Multi-project remit, not single-site – real portfolio-level ownership.
- A secured, multi-year project pipeline behind this role.
- Genuine input into how the delivery team is built and structured,.
- Direct client and framework relationships at programme level.
- Positioned as a genuine step toward the next tier of leadership.
- Electrically-biased delivery culture – this is a business that understands and backs technical leadership
- Reports directly into the MD, with real autonomy over how the portfolio is run
The role:
- Multi-project P&L and operational oversight across a transmission portfolio, working at 400kV and above
- Building and leading a delivery team of Project Directors and Senior PMs as the portfolio scales.
- Client and framework relationship ownership at programme level
- Director-level accountability for H&S performance and compliance across the portfolio
- Resource and capacity planning across live and pipeline work
- Direct line into senior leadership, with succession firmly on the table
What we’re looking for:
- A career built inside UK transmission infrastructure, electrical bias
- Comfortable operating at 400kV and above
- Proven multi-project or programme-level operational leadership
- Commercial and regulatory fluency across the UK power network landscape
- Chartered status (or working towards) and current SMSTS/IOSH desirable
- A track record of developing Project Director / PM-level talent, not just managing them
Competitive package reflecting the seniority of the role.
Apply now or send your CV to c.mcphilbin@sustainablet.co.uk for a confidential conversation.
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