Deputy Operations Manager in Nottingham

Energy Jobline CVL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Hydro International, part of CRH, is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager in Nottingham to support delivery of engineering projects and wastewater services across the UK. You will lead multiple teams, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement in a high‑performance environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, commercial awareness and hands‑on project delivery, with an opportunity to influence safety, quality and environmental standards while supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent (Degree/HND)
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects from inception to completion
• Experience in water, wastewater or environmental sectors
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for Area Manager as required
• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of engineering projects and repair activities
• Drive operational performance, resource utilisation and scheduling of teams
• Manage project budgets, costs and profitability
• Provide leadership, coaching and development for teams
• Conduct site visits, surveys and estimates, and prepare quotations
• Provide technical guidance across projects and manage contractual obligations
• Produce project reports and programme plans to monitor delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders on continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards compliance

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project delivery

People management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Tools

Project planning tools

Job description

Deputy Operations Manager

Location: Nottingham

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to take the next step into a senior operational leadership role? Hydro International, part of CRH, is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager to support the successful delivery of engineering projects and wastewater services operations across the UK. With a reputation for engineering excellence and a commitment to sustainable water management solutions, Hydro International is at the front line of helping customers reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting and deputising for the Area Manager when required
• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of engineering projects and repair activities
• Driving operational performance, resource utilisation and effective scheduling of engineering teams
• Managing project budgets, costs and profitability to ensure commercial success
• Providing leadership, coaching and development opportunities for operational and engineering teams
• Conducting site visits, surveys and estimates, while preparing customer quotations
• Managing contractual obligations and providing technical guidance across projects
• Producing project reports, programme plans and Gantt charts to monitor delivery
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards

Building strong customer relationships and supporting business growth through a consultative approach

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware leader who combines strong engineering expertise with excellent people management and project delivery skills. You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities and motivating teams to achieve outstanding results

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have:

An engineering qualification at Degree, HND level, equivalent, or significant relevant industry experienceProven experience managing engineering projects from inception through to completionExperience within the water, wastewater or environmental sectorStrong leadership and team management capabilitiesKnowledge of industrial mechanical installation and maintenanceExperience delivering projects against challenging deadlines and budgetsUnderstanding of NEC3 contractsExcellent communication, customer service and organisational skillsStrong IT skills with experience using project planning and reporting toolsA practical, solution-focused approach and strong commercial acumenDesirable experience includes Confined Space Entry certification, Manual Handling qualifications and knowledge of wastewater screening equipment and associated processes.

You’ll also need a full UK driving licence, be willing to travel to operational sites, participate in an emergency call-out rota and undertake occasional overnight stays when required.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) , , Cultural Heritage, +, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’llsupportyour transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here tosupportyou.

Hydro is an equal-opportunity employer. We arecommitted to creating aninclusive work environment for all employees andactively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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