Corporate Profile
2025 marked a transformative new phase in the Advantage NRG journey following our acquisition by Hercules PLC, a technology-enabled leader in the UK construction and infrastructure resource sector. This strategic merger has established NRG as the largest specialised, self-managed OHL resource provider in the UK and Ireland. By joining the Hercules Group, we have integrated our expertise in power transmission with a massive resource network that has grown to over 1,300 operatives. This partnership provides our clients with enhanced group strength and a PLC listing while ensuring the continued delivery of sustainable, reliable power as the nation transitions toward net-zero infrastructure
Growth Strategy and Career Opportunity
Advantage NRG is entering a phase of significant strategic expansion, with plans to more than double its site-based workforce from its current level of 170 line workers. To facilitate this ambitious growth, we have established a new support position within our management team.
We are recruiting a driven and highly qualified professional for the full-time role as Assistant Operations Manager, this role requires weekly travel throughout the UK to oversee project efficiency and uphold our core standards of safety and quality.
Candidate Specifications
We seek an integral addition to our close-knit "one big family" culture who possesses the following attributes:
- Sector Expertise: A proven record in overhead lines (ideally 8 years or more in transmission), electricity networks, or construction supervision/ management.
- Operational Leadership: Ability to lead supervision teams, foster a safe site culture, and consistently meet project milestones.
- Proactive Risk Management: A self-starting approach to driving commercial initiatives and preemptively navigating industry challenges.
- Adaptability: The resilience to deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Interpersonal Excellence: Superior communication and negotiation skills used to build strong relationships with internal teams and external clients.
Job Description: Assistant Operations Manager
Field
Detail
Job Title:
Assistant Operations Manager
Reports to:
Operations Manager
Job Purpose:
To strategically support, lead, and oversee all aspects of day-to-day operational tasks, ensuring the end-to-end delivery of projects. The core mandate is to ensure that all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and commercial performance. This includes cultivating robust, long-term client relationships and optimising the effective management and allocation of all project resources.
Hours of work:
35 hours per week Monday to Friday
Hours flexible to suit operational needs
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of functions to support the operational team, including but not limited to
Project Delivery & Quality Assurance:
- Lead/assist the end-to-end planning and delivery of Overhead Line (OHL) construction works.
- Monitor team performance and ensure the highest standards of work quality.
- Manage and coordinate site teams, collaborating with supervisors to assign appropriate tasks.
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):
- Maintain a relentless focus on adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
- Ensure the completion of mandatory site safety visits and associated reports.
Management & Communication:
- Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with both clients and supply chain partners.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the client's Project Manager throughout project execution.
- Communicate key project dates effectively to all internal and external parties involved.
- Handle and resolve customer complaints efficiently.
- Act as the main point of contact for site staff, responding to texts, emails, and calls.
Supervision & Governance:
- Provide direct line management and support to Site Supervisors.
- Oversee all necessary reporting and governance processes.
- Regular meetings face to face or remotely with the supervisors and monitor the progress of their projects
Salary Negotiable dependent on experience
Benefits
Benefits Package:
- Company Pension Scheme
- On-Site Parking at Chorley Headquarters
- Regular Company Events and Social Activities
- A Great Team Environment and Supportive Company Culture
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Vehicle
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- OHL lines : 8 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
