Career Opportunities: PFI Operations Manager (234498)
Requisition ID234498-Posted -Stoke-E.ON UK
Salary -£70,000 - £85,000 plus excellent employee benefits and career progression
Within Lighting & Grid the PFI team covers 4 lighting PFI contracts and operational teams; Blackpool, Oldham, Rochdale and Staffordshire.
The PFI Operations Manager - Street Lighting will form a key part of the Lighting and Grid Management Team taking lead responsibility for all operational and construction aspects of the PFI-related Street Lighting operations.
Key aspects of the role will be ensuring that the contractual, strategic, physical and financial objectives are achieved. The work activities of the teams that fall under this role include large street lighting contracts where the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the design, installation, maintenance and connections works are a key focus.
The role is both inward and outward facing, representing E.ON with suppliers, customers and local authorities.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage the strategic direction of a team of multi-disciplined engineering professional staff and craft teams, ensuring standards of health and safety are exceeded, productivity and quality of service delivery are maximised, and excellent customer service is delivered.
* Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment within the team by ensuring that safety issues are addressed, led by example and develop new approaches to safety to deliver the vision of zero accidents.
* Management of the operations of PFI contracts to ensure the fulfilment of obligations whilst maximising the efficiency of delivery and client relationships.
* Responsible for ensuring accurate budgeting for operational costs and forecasting future incomes whilst driving financial results for the business on a continuous basis. Controlling financial risks and maintain a continual focus on financial management and overhead cost reduction.
* Setting the expectations and driving performance to ensure the activity meets all time cost and quality targets required by the business, customers and clients.
* Stakeholder and client interfacing.
* Ensuring that skill and competence levels are developed to meet business requirements and allow staff to reach their full potential.
* Taking full accountability and ownership for the resolution of customer enquiries, complaints and claims to meet business KPI’s and customer expectations.
* Accountable for the accurate and timely provision of management information and drive efficiencies through identification of improvements.
* Drive efficient & effective delivery of a work programme carried out by contractors and internal staff delivery.
* Provision of technical, managerial and commercial support to contractors and internal staff.
* Liaising with contractors to ensure problem resolution.
* Responsible for ensuring that all work delivery and safety initiatives can comply with legislation e.g. CDM, Electricity at Work Act, HASAWA, NRSWA and other legislation.
* Ensure all activity meets internal and external environmental legislation & standards.
* Leadership of the team to develop, drive and promote a culture of commitment to wellbeing; to lead by example by being proactive and taking ownership of all aspects of wellbeing.
* Ensure that all staff receive regular briefings, which are two way and lead to a strategic understanding of the key issues facing Energy Infrastructure Services, Lighting and Grid and the individuals within the business.
* Responsible for managing employee attendance and maintaining team performance in line with the established processes and procedures.
* Support the development and training plans process to meet the requirement of the business.
What we need from you
* Educated to HNC/degree standard. Electrical engineering preferable.
* Able to demonstrate a good understanding of relevant health and safety responsibilities with a detailed knowledge of Utility site safety procedures. Ideally have a recognised safety qualification e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH.
* A strong understanding of electrical engineering, technical, design and/or operational requirements relevant to street lighting activities.
* A strong track record of delivery of performance targets, including safety, financial and customer service.
* An understanding of management accounting and demonstrate ability to forecast, manage and monitor the team budget, including identification of opportunities to deliver increased value and/or make budget savings.
* Knowledge and experience of managing operations to deliver the services and activities associated with street lighting and electrical infrastructure connections.
* Manage business risks and organisation reputation effectively through regular assessment and management of risks and issues.
* Must have a full valid driving licence.
Here’s what you need to know
Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.
At a glance
Get in touch
For more information about the role please contact the Recruiter - lis.wood@eon-uk.com
About us
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.
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