HV O&M Manager (SAP - Control Engineer)

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

HV O&M Manager

Location: UK-wide travel with overnight stays as required

Company: Mitie

Employment Type: Full-time

Mitie is seeking an experienced and dedicated HV O&M Manager to lead the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of inspection, maintenance, remedial works and HV projects across a diverse customer portfolio. You'll work within high-tech environments including data centres, industrial sites, commercial estates and grid-scale renewable plants—ensuring exceptional service, compliance and customer satisfaction.

This is a key leadership role overseeing a team of HV Authorised Persons and supporting the continued growth of our Energy Networks & Infrastructure business.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery & Compliance

• Manage and support HV engineering field teams, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective delivery of all activities.
• Oversee all COMA (Control, Competent Operator & O&M) contract obligations.
• Maintain Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and Control Engineer status, ensuring required training, audits and records remain current.
• Ensure appropriate safe systems of work are established and followed across all activities.

Process, Quality & Safety

• Develop and maintain O&M procedures aligned with manufacturer requirements, legislation, industry standards and HSE guidance.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements; conduct audits and site inspections against QHSE benchmarks.
• Maintain consumable and strategic stock levels and work effectively with suppliers and subcontractors.

Planning & Resource Management

• Coordinate with management to ensure the correct craft and technical resources are allocated to meet work demands.
• Manage subcontracted labour when required.
• Produce regular progress and KPI reports for senior management.

Commercial & Business Support

• Support tendering processes through site surveys, pricing and scope development.
• Contribute to business growth and provide ad-hoc engineering support across the organisation.
• Participate in the SAP standby rota and provide initial fault response as required.

Leadership & People Development

• Mentor and guide less-experienced team members, supporting their progression and development.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment across technical and commercial teams.

Person Specification

We're looking for someone who is:

• A supportive, collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptable, versatile and willing to learn and share knowledge.
• Ethical, professional and driven by integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience working on HV networks from 11kV–66kV (experience up to 275/400kV desirable).
• Electrical HNC (or Level 3 electrical qualification with significant equivalent experience).
• Experienced SAP at 11kV / 33kV / 66kV / 132kV preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate others under tight deadlines.

Health, Safety & Information Security

• Comply with all Group and Company safety policies and procedures.
• Report hazards, deficiencies and incidents promptly.
• Use equipment and PPE correctly and responsibly.
• Uphold Mitie's information security requirements and report any risks or suspected incidents.

Additional Information

• The role requires travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Accommodation, travel costs and expenses are covered under Mitie policy.
• Duties may evolve over time to align with business needs.

Note

This job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the

range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the

period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes

in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business.

At Mitie we know that ‘our diversity makes us stronger'. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive

environment where our people can thrive and be their best every day. We are very proud of our rich and diverse

culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as

an equal. We recognise the unique contributions that you can bring and our people and customers thrive when

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