Are you an experienced operational leader from either the water or gas utilities industry, ready to take on a strategic role with national impact?

Our client is a well-established operational services company delivering specialist pipeline engineering, gas and water network services across the UK. They're looking for an experienced Head of Service Delivery to lead their operational teams and drive consistent, safe and profitable delivery across all service lines.

This is a senior leadership role with end-to-end accountability for operational service delivery. You'll translate commercial commitments into safe, compliant and profitable outcomes by leading planning, mobilisation, execution and close-out across multiple work types and regions. You'll work across field-based teams, customer relationships and internal functions to drive efficiency, reduce reactive delivery and support the company's growth within regulated utility frameworks.

Responsibilities:

* Own end-to-end service delivery, ensuring all projects are completed safely, on time and to the highest standard within agreed scope.

* Develop and implement short, medium, and long-term operational plans to improve efficiency and profitability.

* Govern all programmes and projects, leading review meetings to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure commercial targets are met.

* Collaborate with commercial and finance departments to ensure accurate for...