Director of Technical Operations

Astute People

The Role

Overview

Lead operational departments and drive technical projects for power protection solutions

Key Responsibilities

  • leadership
  • project delivery
  • field service
  • technical support
  • project management
  • strategic support

Tasks

-Provide strong leadership-guiding, coaching, and motivating all operational staff to perform to the highest possible standards. -Take ownership of significant customer orders, including planning, coordinating, attending site meetings, and delivering projects to a high commercial and technical standard. -Lead and manage the company’s operational departments, including Field Service, Technical Support, and Project Management. -Support the Managing Director in day-to-day business operations and contribute to the strategic direction of the company.

Requirements

  • team management
  • customer focus
  • electrical engineering
  • health & safety
  • operational leadership

What You Bring

-Proven experience managing teams and people at multiple levels. -Strong experience working with customers in construction-related environments and various market sectors. -Technical qualifications in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering. -Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Quality principles. -5+ years’ experience in an operational leadership or management role (technical, service or project management).

Benefits

Earn up to £90,000 + overtime, fully expensed hybrid company car or van, private pension scheme with generous company contribution, private healthcare scheme, discretionary bonus (linked to performance), and more!

The Company

About Astute People

-Headquartered in Portsmouth, the company has expanded across EMEA and North America. -Partners with energy firms on permanent and contract hires for power generation, renewables, and nuclear projects. -Typical projects include hiring for energy-from-waste, heat off-take, and major nuclear and renewable builds.

Sector Specialisms

Power

Renewable Energy

Nuclear

Gas Power Stations

Energy from Waste Power Stations

Biomass Power Stations

Nuclear Power Stations

Decentralised Power

Standby Power

Small Scale Power Generation

CCGT

OCGT

Energy from Waste / Energy Recovery Facility

Gasification

Carbon Capture

Engineering

Procurement

Construction

Operational & Maintenance

Servicing