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Director of Operations

Ref: AS6870437

London, UK

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Cost Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

The candidate under review commands a substantial track record as a Director of Operations, primarily within the energy sector, encompassing both high-voltage transmission and civil engineering disciplines. With over ten years at the helm of influential projects, they demonstrate an adeptness in converging operational strategy with broader corporate objectives. Known for a proactive management style, this leader excels in cultivating stakeholder relationships and spearheading team efforts to surpass key performance hurdles, delivering projects timely and within budget constraints.

A proven problem-solver, the candidate is dedicated to upholding high standards of safety and quality, simultaneously driving initiatives for continuous process improvement. Their past roles have reinforced their capability to align team outputs with strategic initiatives, thus ensuring sustained organisational growth and operational excellence.

What makes them great?

  • Operational Excellence: Demonstrates unparalleled capacity to align project and operational strategies to short and long-term business objectives, fostering sustainable growth.
  • Cost Efficiency: Managed a portfolio of high-value projects, achieving a noteworthy decrease in operational costs by implementing strategic efficiencies.
  • Continuous Improvement: Recognised for a proactive approach, consistently seeks and implements improvements to safety and quality protocols, significantly enhancing operational outputs.

Areas of expertise

  • Project Management: Accomplished in overseeing large-scale projects, ensuring coherence among project teams and adherence to critical timelines and quality standards.
  • Cost Reduction: Skilled in implementing strategies that enhance efficiency and reduce operating costs, evidentially decreasing costs by 15% through procedural enhancements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at engaging with stakeholders at various levels, enhancing communication and collaborative efforts towards operational success.