Operations Manager - Electrical and Controls Engineering

As an Operations Manager within our Engineering and Technology department, you will lead technical teams that manage operational technology, electrical safety compliance, and technical staff competence and contribute to electrical engineering projects. 

This role will require a strong technical background in electrical engineering. You will be a registered Chartered Electrical Engineer and will ensure electrical systems are compliant with health, safety and environmental regulations.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage Operational Technology and Electrical Engineering teams, ensuring efficient and effective day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical safety and regulatory standards, including Electrical Safety Rules, British Standards and the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Provide technical sign-off of electrical capital maintenance and enhancement projects, from design through to delivery, ensuring they meet TOTEX, quality, and time objectives.
• Fulfil duties of a Senior Electrical Engineer as appointed under the organisation's electrical safety rules, holding ultimate responsibility for electrical systems, compliance and staff competence.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to teams across various operational areas, focusing on power systems and operational technology.
• Conduct safety audits and manage a programme of inspections of electrical systems and equipment.
• Lead investigations into electrical failures and incidents, identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic objectives related to operational technology and electrical engineering.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies, DNOs, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the company's IET-accredited professional development scheme and oversee the delivery of a mentoring programme for developing engineers.

What you'll need

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional body, eg, the IET.
• Degree-level qualification in an electrical or control system engineering discipline.
• Experienced in the management of electrical systems, with a focus on regulatory compliance and staff competence.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical safety regulations, including the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies and ensure compliance across all electrical systems.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience working within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Previous experience in the water, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, automation, and other operational technologies.
• Good communication skills, ensuring language is tailored for the intended audience.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage challenging operational scenarios.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.