Overview
General Manager - Street Lighting
Suffolk | Full Time | Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced operational leader with a strong commercial background in street lighting, highways or infrastructure? We are recruiting for an experienced General Manager to lead the delivery of a major Street Lighting Term Service Contract across Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile contract, leading operational delivery while driving commercial performance, client satisfaction, safety and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational delivery of maintenance, capital works and third-party projects.
- Take full responsibility for contract performance, budgets, forecasting and P&L.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the local authority client and key stakeholders.
- Ensure KPIs, service levels and contractual obligations are consistently achieved.
- Lead, motivate and develop managers, supervisors and operational teams.
- Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and operational efficiencies.
- Produce financial and operational performance reports.
- Support future business growth through client engagement and tender support.
About You
- Significant experience managing street lighting, highways, utilities or infrastructure contracts.
- Proven experience with contract P&L management and commercial responsibility.
- Experience working with local authority or public sector clients.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
- A proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
Essential Requirements
- SMSTS (or equivalent)
- Relevant CSCS Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour GP access
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Ongoing training, development and career progression
If you’re an experienced operational leader looking to take ownership of a major infrastructure contract and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.
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