Gary King
Gloucester,Gloucestershire
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Electrical Manager with extensive experience leading and developing large teams of operatives/engineers across multiple regions in the UK. Proven expertise in managing complex work programmes, driving operational excellence, and maintaining stringent safety and quality standards. Skilled at building strong client relationships and liaising effectively with contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success. Adept at budget management, performance monitoring, and delivering world-class customer service within fast-paced, demanding environments. Combines hands-on electrical and technical knowledge with strategic leadership to optimise resources and achieve business objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Technical Projects
Optimised
Bristol, Bristol
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Lead end-to-end proposal and cost modelling process – bringing in initial leads, developing commercially sound proposals, and determining project viability and strategic direction through to delivery oversight.
- Oversee, manage, and develop a team of four project managers, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives.
- Work closely with suppliers, agents, and internal teams to apply expertise in new utility connections and metering processes, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and alignment of energy projects with commercial and operational business requirements.
- Attend national industry and stakeholder meetings to support project requirements, including pre-site assessments and on-site progress checks to ensure projects remain on track.
- Collaborated with stakeholders for better understanding of technical requirements.
Metering Operations Manager
Ganymede Solutions
Field Based
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Full accountability for the daily operations and management of approximately 100 Smart Metering Engineers across two major energy contracts.
- Act as the primary operational liaison with client teams, ensuring strict adherence to all contractual KPIs through regular weekly performance meetings with national account managers.
- Successfully exceeded performance targets, leading to the expansion of operational responsibility to include the Northwest of England, Wales, Midlands, and Southwest regions.
- Directed safety protocols implementation, created safer workplace conditions.
Utility Area Manager
Kier Utilities
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborate closely with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) on their excavation and cable-laying contract, managing the installation of electrical cables up to 33kV.
- Oversee the deployment and coordination of 20 excavation teams, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource allocation.
- Plan, manage, and coordinate safety audits, incident responses, and investigations to maintain strict Health and Safety compliance.
- Maintain regular communication and liaise with clients, customers, and local authorities through meetings and site visits, supporting multiple high-value projects from concept through to completion.
Electrical/Gas Metering Engineer
SMS Metering Services
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed electrical metering installations and maintenance for single and three-phase systems across the South Midlands region.
- Conducted pre-planned maintenance and emergency reactive repairs on metering equipment for multiple clients.
- Executed new site connections, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Maintained Gas Safe registration, adhering to all relevant safety regulations and protocols.
Electrical/Gas Metering Engineer
SSE Southern Electric
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical and gas metering equipment in residential and commercial properties.
- Perform testing, calibration, and fault diagnosis of meters to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Liaise with clients, property managers, and utility providers to coordinate metering activities and site access.
- Provide technical support during new connections and upgrades for residential and commercial sites.
Metering Operations Manager
SSE Southern Electric
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
05.2009 - 05.2017
- Managed daily operations for 50 metering operatives across the Midlands, maintaining consistent progress against a rigorous work programme.
- Oversee staff performance and development, conducting regular behavioral and quality audits to maintain high standards
- Manage the annual budget for the team, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
- Drive team performance to consistently achieve world-class customer service and operational excellence.
Owner & Lead Electrician
All Kings Electrical
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Performed comprehensive electrical wiring tasks spanning domestic installations (including solar heating systems) to complex industrial systems such as gas monitoring on nuclear reactors.
- Delivered high-quality electrical solutions tailored to diverse project requirements, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client specifications.
- Adapted to varied site environments and project scopes, demonstrating flexibility and technical expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Education
Level 6 Equivalent (management Level) - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Construction Industry Training Board - SMSTS
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 11.2025 - 12.2025
NVQ Level 3 - BS7671 18th Edition 2nd Amendment
City and Guilds
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 04.2024 - 04.2024
NVQ Level 3 - 2921-31 EV Charging
City and Guilds
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 04.2024 - 04.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Construction Industry Training Board – SSSTS
CITB
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 01.2023 - 01.2023
NVQ Level 3 - New Roads Street Works Act - Supervisor
NRSWA
Gloucester 01.2023 - 01.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 1 Football Coach
Football Association
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 03.2019 - 06.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Certification in Gas CMA1, MET1 and Energy Efficiency
NICEIC
Thatcham, West Berkshire 11.2017 - 01.2018
NVQ Level 3 - 2377 Pat Testing
City and Guilds
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 07.2008 - 07.2008
NVQ Level 3 - AM2
Advanced Measurement 2
Gloucester 06.2004 - 06.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Electrotechnical Services –Electrical Installation Building Services
City and Guilds
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 05.2001 - 07.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Business Studies
Gloscat College
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 09.1996 - 06.1997
GCSEs - GCSE
Severn Vale Secondary School
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 09.1991 - 06.1996
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement & communication
- End to End Project Delivery
- Requirements gathering and scope definition
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project governance and reporting
- Risk and Issue Management
Personal Information
Timeline
Level 6 Equivalent (management Level) - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Construction Industry Training Board - SMSTS
11.2025 - 12.2025
Head of Technical Projects
Optimised
05.2024 - 03.2026
NVQ Level 3 - BS7671 18th Edition 2nd Amendment
City and Guilds
04.2024 - 04.2024
NVQ Level 3 - 2921-31 EV Charging
City and Guilds
04.2024 - 04.2024
Metering Operations Manager
Ganymede Solutions
05.2023 - 05.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Construction Industry Training Board – SSSTS
CITB
01.2023 - 01.2023
NVQ Level 3 - New Roads Street Works Act - Supervisor
NRSWA
01.2023 - 01.2023
Utility Area Manager
Kier Utilities
12.2022 - 05.2023
Electrical/Gas Metering Engineer
SMS Metering Services
04.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 1 Football Coach
Football Association
03.2019 - 06.2019
Electrical/Gas Metering Engineer
SSE Southern Electric
11.2017 - 03.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Certification in Gas CMA1, MET1 and Energy Efficiency
NICEIC
11.2017 - 01.2018
Metering Operations Manager
SSE Southern Electric
05.2009 - 05.2017
NVQ Level 3 - 2377 Pat Testing
City and Guilds
07.2008 - 07.2008
Owner & Lead Electrician
All Kings Electrical
09.2007 - 05.2009
NVQ Level 3 - AM2
Advanced Measurement 2
06.2004 - 06.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Electrotechnical Services –Electrical Installation Building Services
City and Guilds
05.2001 - 07.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Business Studies
Gloscat College
09.1996 - 06.1997
GCSEs - GCSE
Severn Vale Secondary School
09.1991 - 06.1996