Siemens Energy

Construction Operations Manager

United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced EPC technology business operations leader to join our UK team. This role will contribute to transforming the renewable energy landscape and transitioning society toward a more sustainable future.

If you really want to make a difference – make it with us!

Siemens Energy is a global leader in supplying products, systems, solutions, and services for the transmission and distribution of AC and DC electrical power. They are a trusted partner for developing efficient and reliable power infrastructure, specifically for the renewable industry.

Manchester houses our Grid Access (GA) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) businesses. These businesses focus on connecting clean and renewable energy sources, like Offshore Wind farms and Interconnectors, to both domestic and international National Grids.

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Construction Operations Manager will work with the Leadership within Project Entity to ensure contract delivery teams perform effectively and meet goals in safety, cost, time, quality, and customer metrics.

How you’ll make an impact

• Foster an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within the team.
• Prioritize safety, environmental protection, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility on construction sites.
• Maintain effective communication with management, staff, and vendors for efficient operations.
• Exhibit inspirational leadership and set high standards in project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, legislation, and corporate governance.
• Achieve or exceed budget gross margin, overheads, EBIT, and order intake targets.
• Manage project commercial risks, claims, and contract liabilities.
• Develop and implement training, recruitment, and succession planning to enhance staff capabilities.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships and resolve complaints promptly.
• Ensure continuous compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality policies, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

What you bring

• Formal qualifications to Degree level in an Engineering related subject as a minimum requirement.
• Demonstrable evidence of successful project delivery at portfolio level for large complex projects
• Experience of purchasing, negotiations, project and contract management
• Knowledge of Commercial / Contractual issues & Conflict Management, current H&S legislation, CDM Regulations & Environmental Regulations.
• Experience of resource management, team management, training, coaching and development
• Prior work in the energy sector preferable with HV and substation experience highly desirable
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK regularly to site/customers and to Manchester for team related meetings

About the Team

Who is Siemens Energy?

We are Siemens Energy – a global leader in energy technology.

Energy transition is the greatest challenge our generation faces. How do we reduce emissions while also increase energy supply? It is an uphill battle. And there is no silver bullet. But finding solutions has always been in our DNA. For more than 150 years our engineers have been spearheading the electrification of the world. Today we are a team of 97.000 sharing the same passion, vision and values. Our diversity makes us strong and helps us to find answers together with our partners.

Located in 90 countries, Siemens Energy operates across the whole energy landscape. From conventional to renewable power, from grid technology to storage to electrifying complex industrial processes.

Our mission is to support companies and countries with what they need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make energy reliable, affordable, and more sustainable. Let’s energize society.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

At Siemens Energy, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, car/allowance, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, pension, company share scheme, and employee discounts. We also encourage flexibility and innovation in the workplace, supporting agile working arrangements. Join our diverse and inclusive team where your unique talents and perspectives will be celebrated and contribute to our mission of providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy to the world.

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