The AC Operations Director (Energy Networks England & Wales) is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Business Unit Director for Energy Networks England & Wales. This role sits on the Energy Networks England & Wales Senior Leadership Team and plays a pivotal part in shaping and delivering the strategic direction of the business, supporting BAM UK & Ireland's divisional and segment purpose, vision, and objectives.
The position will lead the operational delivery of all AC Transmission and Substation projects across England and Wales, ensuring safe, sustainable, and profitable performance while driving growth through strong client relationships, strategic alignment, and operational excellence.
Working closely with the Regional Directors and Business Development teams, you will provide senior leadership and strategic direction across the business unit, achieving our safety, sustainability, operational, and financial goals through effective management of people, projects, supply chain partners, and clients, in line with our divisional strategy.
You will focus on driving predictable profitability, operational discipline, and growth, ensuring the business continues to build strong partnerships with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and other strategic clients, whilst delivering critical infrastructure that supports the UK's energy transition and network resilience objectives.
As a visible and inclusive leader, you will foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, embedding BAM's values, strengthening collaboration across the business, and ensuring we continue to be recognised for excellence in safety, engineering, commissioning, and project delivery.