Field Operations Manager
VIQU Energy
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Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead and grow a high-performing field team responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and assurance of high- and low-voltage electricity networks. This is an opportunity to build and shape your own team, working with modern assets across a dynamic operational footprint. You will play a critical role in both the construction and operational phases, ensuring assets are built to approved designs, meet statutory requirements, and are maintained to the highest standards. This is a hands-on, client-facing position where you will represent the business on-site, mentor your team, and help shape long-term operational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a field team in line with network expansion
- Manage operational maintenance, reactive fault response, inspections, and assurance audits
- Oversee commissioning assurance during EHV substation construction pre-adoption
- Maintain substation compliance documentation, strategic spares, and operational readiness
- Deliver ESQCR inspections, condition monitoring, oil sampling, asset checks, and maintenance under outage conditions
- Ensure all networks conform to design standards and relevant legislation prior to adoption
- Manage contracted frameworks and service delivery, maintaining agreed service levels
- Support design teams to capture operational requirements during the design phase
- Act as the front face of the business with customers on-site and at client locations
- Develop, mentor, and performance-manage direct reports to strengthen capability and resilience
About You
- Strong technical knowledge of HV/EHV distribution networks and related legislation
- Experience in site operations, maintenance, and assurance of electrical networks
- Previous authorisation under DSRs or SAP (>11kV) highly favourable
- Formal H&S qualification (IOSH or equivalent) and engineering qualification (HNC/HND or FD Eng.)
- Proven experience managing remote-based operational teams
- Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments, Safety Rules, and related documentation
- Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, project management, auditing, and EAM systems
- Full UK driving licence
Key skills/competency
- HV/EHV networks
- Site operations
- Network maintenance
- DSRs/SAP
- H&S qualification
- Remote team management
- Safe Systems of Work
- Microsoft 365
- Project management
- EAM systems
How to Get Hired at VIQU Energy
- Research VIQU Energy's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume and cover letter to highlight experience in HV/EHV networks and remote team leadership.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize your knowledge of DSRs/SAP, H&S, and electrical network maintenance.
- Prepare for operational scenarios: Be ready to discuss managing field teams, safety protocols, and client engagement.
- Network effectively: Connect with VIQU Energy employees on LinkedIn for insights and potential referrals.
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