Hitachi ABB Power Grids
As the Head of Operations, you will be a senior leader within the UK Service Business Management Team, responsible for shaping and delivering the operational strategy across a diverse and complex portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Project Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Management specialists, and our expanding Switchgear Delivery team-ensuring project excellence nationwide. In this pivotal role, you will balance strategic direction with operational oversight, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and commercially. You will cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen the organisation's service delivery capability. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How you'll make an impact Provide senior leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of Transmission & Distribution upgrade projects across the UK, owning the full delivery lifecycle from planning and procurement to commissioning and close out. Drive a proactive, industry leading safety culture, working to continuously elevate behavioural safety, compliance, and operational maturity. Deliver operational excellence, ensuring all projects achieve or exceed schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Shape and implement operational strategy, contributing to long term planning, policy development, process improvement, and service integration across the business. Lead financial and resource planning, developing action plans to optimise performance, manage cost, and ensure efficient use of staffing and capability. Ensure operational governance, assurance, and compliance, overseeing quality, responsiveness, and performance standards while initiating corrective action when required. Prepare and present operational and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs for senior leadership. Act as a visible safety leader, reinforcing safe systems of work, engaging teams on site visits, and promoting accountability across all operational functions. Lead structured monthly project reviews, ensuring transparency, ownership, and clear mitigation planning around risks, issues, and opportunities. Own workforce planning and capability management, forecasting resource needs and playing a key role in recruitment, succession planning, and professional development. Strengthen cross business collaboration, aligning activities with other business units, ensuring effective knowledge sharing, and embedding lessons learned into future programmes. Your Background Extensive experience in senior Operations and/or Project Management leadership roles within a complex, technical, or engineering focused environment. Strong understanding of Field Service operations, with the ability to manage and differentiate between project based and field based delivery streams. Proven people leader with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and developing technical and operational teams. Highly developed organisational, strategic planning, and decision making skills, with experience driving operational transformation or large scale change. Strong knowledge of legislation and requirements related to utility assets, site health & safety, CDM, and environmental compliance. Experience within the electrical distribution, T&D, or similar industry with significant exposure to HV/EHV equipment, site operations, and safety critical environments. Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations and associated duties. NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (desirable). SAP experience (Project Cockpit, project cost analysis, ROC) preferred. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission critical technologies like high voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonising the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
As the Head of Operations, you will be a senior leader within the UK Service Business Management Team, responsible for shaping and delivering the operational strategy across a diverse and complex portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Project Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Management specialists, and our expanding Switchgear Delivery team-ensuring project excellence nationwide. In this pivotal role, you will balance strategic direction with operational oversight, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and commercially. You will cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen the organisation's service delivery capability. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How you'll make an impact Provide senior leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of Transmission & Distribution upgrade projects across the UK, owning the full delivery lifecycle from planning and procurement to commissioning and close out. Drive a proactive, industry leading safety culture, working to continuously elevate behavioural safety, compliance, and operational maturity. Deliver operational excellence, ensuring all projects achieve or exceed schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Shape and implement operational strategy, contributing to long term planning, policy development, process improvement, and service integration across the business. Lead financial and resource planning, developing action plans to optimise performance, manage cost, and ensure efficient use of staffing and capability. Ensure operational governance, assurance, and compliance, overseeing quality, responsiveness, and performance standards while initiating corrective action when required. Prepare and present operational and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs for senior leadership. Act as a visible safety leader, reinforcing safe systems of work, engaging teams on site visits, and promoting accountability across all operational functions. Lead structured monthly project reviews, ensuring transparency, ownership, and clear mitigation planning around risks, issues, and opportunities. Own workforce planning and capability management, forecasting resource needs and playing a key role in recruitment, succession planning, and professional development. Strengthen cross business collaboration, aligning activities with other business units, ensuring effective knowledge sharing, and embedding lessons learned into future programmes. Your Background Extensive experience in senior Operations and/or Project Management leadership roles within a complex, technical, or engineering focused environment. Strong understanding of Field Service operations, with the ability to manage and differentiate between project based and field based delivery streams. Proven people leader with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and developing technical and operational teams. Highly developed organisational, strategic planning, and decision making skills, with experience driving operational transformation or large scale change. Strong knowledge of legislation and requirements related to utility assets, site health & safety, CDM, and environmental compliance. Experience within the electrical distribution, T&D, or similar industry with significant exposure to HV/EHV equipment, site operations, and safety critical environments. Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations and associated duties. NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (desirable). SAP experience (Project Cockpit, project cost analysis, ROC) preferred. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission critical technologies like high voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonising the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Gold Group
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Framework (Yorkshire) Location : York / Leeds (site-based some travel) Salary : 55,000 to 65,000 + 6,500 + travel allowance + package I am currently working on behalf of a leading UK main contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term, high-profile framework with National Grid, delivering critical infrastructure upgrades across the county. This is a substantial, multi-year programme focused on strengthening and enabling the high-voltage power network. The scope of works is technically diverse and includes extensive earthworks, delivery of multiple small civil structures, and upgrades to key elements of the electricity transmission infrastructure. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor, taking day-to-day commercial responsibility for defined work packages across the framework. This is a highly visible role within the commercial team, offering both autonomy and support in equal measure. Key responsibilities will include: Commercial management of NEC contracts (primarily ECC) from early works through to final account Cost control, forecasting, and reporting across complex civil and power-related works Management and agreement of compensation events and variations Subcontract procurement and commercial administration Working collaboratively with site teams, planners, and the client to drive value and manage risk Contributing to continuous improvement across the framework About You To be considered, candidates should demonstrate: Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or a strong Quantity Surveyor ready to step up) within civil engineering or infrastructure In-depth, working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to manage client and internal stakeholder relationships Experience across earthworks, structures, utilities, or power/infrastructure projects A practical, delivery-focused mindset suited to live, operational sites Residence within a reasonable commute of York or Leeds, given the site-based nature of the role The Package My client is offering a highly competitive package alongside excellent career progression, exposure to exciting projects and the support of a friendly and experienced team. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor can expect a rewarding package that includes: 55,000 to 65,000 (flexible for the right individual) 6,500 travel allowance 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension contribution Private healthcare Annual bonus Long-term workload on a nationally significant framework with clear progression opportunities This is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior commercial role on a stable, high-value National Grid framework with a contractor known for investing in its people and promoting from within. The programme offers long-term security, challenging projects and genuine career development. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Framework (Yorkshire) Location : York / Leeds (site-based some travel) Salary : 55,000 to 65,000 + 6,500 + travel allowance + package I am currently working on behalf of a leading UK main contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term, high-profile framework with National Grid, delivering critical infrastructure upgrades across the county. This is a substantial, multi-year programme focused on strengthening and enabling the high-voltage power network. The scope of works is technically diverse and includes extensive earthworks, delivery of multiple small civil structures, and upgrades to key elements of the electricity transmission infrastructure. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor, taking day-to-day commercial responsibility for defined work packages across the framework. This is a highly visible role within the commercial team, offering both autonomy and support in equal measure. Key responsibilities will include: Commercial management of NEC contracts (primarily ECC) from early works through to final account Cost control, forecasting, and reporting across complex civil and power-related works Management and agreement of compensation events and variations Subcontract procurement and commercial administration Working collaboratively with site teams, planners, and the client to drive value and manage risk Contributing to continuous improvement across the framework About You To be considered, candidates should demonstrate: Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or a strong Quantity Surveyor ready to step up) within civil engineering or infrastructure In-depth, working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to manage client and internal stakeholder relationships Experience across earthworks, structures, utilities, or power/infrastructure projects A practical, delivery-focused mindset suited to live, operational sites Residence within a reasonable commute of York or Leeds, given the site-based nature of the role The Package My client is offering a highly competitive package alongside excellent career progression, exposure to exciting projects and the support of a friendly and experienced team. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor can expect a rewarding package that includes: 55,000 to 65,000 (flexible for the right individual) 6,500 travel allowance 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension contribution Private healthcare Annual bonus Long-term workload on a nationally significant framework with clear progression opportunities This is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior commercial role on a stable, high-value National Grid framework with a contractor known for investing in its people and promoting from within. The programme offers long-term security, challenging projects and genuine career development. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Gold Group
Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Infrastructure Framework (Yorkshire) Location : York / Leeds Salary : 48,000 to 58,000 dependent on experience + travel allowance + package I am currently representing a leading UK main contractor with a strong presence in the energy and infrastructure sectors, who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of a major National Grid framework across Yorkshire. This is a long-term programme of works focused on critical upgrades to the high-voltage power network. The project scope is varied and technically engaging, encompassing extensive earthworks, construction of multiple small civil structures, and upgrades to key elements of the transmission infrastructure. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will form part of an established commercial team, working closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Managing Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial performance of defined work packages across the framework. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the commercial management of projects delivered under the NEC suite of contracts Cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting against project budgets Assisting with the preparation and submission of compensation events and variations Subcontract procurement, valuation, and payment administration Measurement, interim applications, and contribution to final accounts Working closely with site teams and planners to ensure commercial controls align with programme delivery About You Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities A solid working knowledge of NEC contracts, with a desire to deepen technical and contractual expertise Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with operational and commercial stakeholders Experience across earthworks, structures, utilities, or power-related projects (advantageous but not essential) Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of York or Leeds The Package The contractor is offering a competitive and well-rounded employment package, including: Competitive starting salary of 48,000 to 58,000 6,000 car allowance or company car 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension contribution Private healthcare Annual bonus Long-term work secured through a flagship National Grid framework Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a blue-chip contractor, working on a nationally significant energy infrastructure programme. You will benefit from long-term stability, exposure to complex NEC-based projects, and clear progression routes within a supportive commercial structure. For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Infrastructure Framework (Yorkshire) Location : York / Leeds Salary : 48,000 to 58,000 dependent on experience + travel allowance + package I am currently representing a leading UK main contractor with a strong presence in the energy and infrastructure sectors, who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of a major National Grid framework across Yorkshire. This is a long-term programme of works focused on critical upgrades to the high-voltage power network. The project scope is varied and technically engaging, encompassing extensive earthworks, construction of multiple small civil structures, and upgrades to key elements of the transmission infrastructure. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will form part of an established commercial team, working closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Managing Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial performance of defined work packages across the framework. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the commercial management of projects delivered under the NEC suite of contracts Cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting against project budgets Assisting with the preparation and submission of compensation events and variations Subcontract procurement, valuation, and payment administration Measurement, interim applications, and contribution to final accounts Working closely with site teams and planners to ensure commercial controls align with programme delivery About You Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities A solid working knowledge of NEC contracts, with a desire to deepen technical and contractual expertise Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with operational and commercial stakeholders Experience across earthworks, structures, utilities, or power-related projects (advantageous but not essential) Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of York or Leeds The Package The contractor is offering a competitive and well-rounded employment package, including: Competitive starting salary of 48,000 to 58,000 6,000 car allowance or company car 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension contribution Private healthcare Annual bonus Long-term work secured through a flagship National Grid framework Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a blue-chip contractor, working on a nationally significant energy infrastructure programme. You will benefit from long-term stability, exposure to complex NEC-based projects, and clear progression routes within a supportive commercial structure. For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
AndersElite
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Senior Quantity Surveyor Substation/High Voltage Melksham Up to £75,000 salary My client provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and home decarbonisation. This role will be within the Transmission & Renewables team. they design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Their teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity. They are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Melksham area. You will be required to attend Substations sites at least 3 days a week. A driving licence is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to take on a key role. You will be instrumental in ensuring the financial success of contracts, working closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to drive value and mitigate risk. What will you be doing? • Oversee all commercial aspects of multiple projects from inception to final account. • Expertly manage and administer NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC), including Early Warnings, • Compensation Events, and payment applications. • Implement robust cost control measures, produce accurate CVRs, and provide detailed financial reports and forecasts to senior management. • Proactively identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. • Manage the procurement and commercial administration of subcontractors, ensuring compliance and performance. • Meticulously manage all contract variations and compensation events, negotiating and agreeing on fair and reasonable costs. • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and internal project teams. • Potentially mentor and guide junior members of the commercial team. What you ll bring • Substantial experience as a Quantity Surveyor. • In-depth, practical knowledge and experience of managing contracts under the NEC 3 or NEC4 suite. • Full UK driving licence. Desirable: • Previous experience with Substations/ High Voltage Power
Senior Quantity Surveyor Substation/High Voltage Melksham Up to £75,000 salary My client provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and home decarbonisation. This role will be within the Transmission & Renewables team. they design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Their teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity. They are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Melksham area. You will be required to attend Substations sites at least 3 days a week. A driving licence is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to take on a key role. You will be instrumental in ensuring the financial success of contracts, working closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to drive value and mitigate risk. What will you be doing? • Oversee all commercial aspects of multiple projects from inception to final account. • Expertly manage and administer NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC), including Early Warnings, • Compensation Events, and payment applications. • Implement robust cost control measures, produce accurate CVRs, and provide detailed financial reports and forecasts to senior management. • Proactively identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. • Manage the procurement and commercial administration of subcontractors, ensuring compliance and performance. • Meticulously manage all contract variations and compensation events, negotiating and agreeing on fair and reasonable costs. • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and internal project teams. • Potentially mentor and guide junior members of the commercial team. What you ll bring • Substantial experience as a Quantity Surveyor. • In-depth, practical knowledge and experience of managing contracts under the NEC 3 or NEC4 suite. • Full UK driving licence. Desirable: • Previous experience with Substations/ High Voltage Power
