Engineering Operations Leader | Projects & Team Growth

Escape; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape in Nottingham invites an experienced Deputy Operations Manager to lead engineering and project teams, plan and deliver projects, and build strong customer relationships. You’ll manage schedules, costs, site delivery, and safety, while supporting NEC3 contractual requirements and driving commercial results.

The role blends hands-on engineering leadership with operational responsibility, offering a dynamic environment and opportunities for progression within a growing business in the

Qualifications

• An Engineering Degree, HND or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong industrial engineering background with project management experience.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading engineering and project teams
• Planning and delivering engineering projects
• Supporting team performance, development and progression
• Building strong customer relationships and providing technical advice
• Managing project schedules, Gantt charts and resources
• Overseeing project costs, quotations and P&L
• Carrying out site inspections and overseeing project delivery
• Ensuring risk assessments and health and safety requirements are met
• Supporting contractual requirements, including NEC3
• Managing both reactive and scheduled engineering work

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Customer-facing

Gantt charts

NEC3 contracts

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree

HND

Job description

Escape in Nottingham invites an experienced Deputy Operations Manager to lead engineering and project teams, plan and deliver projects, and build strong customer relationships. You’ll manage schedules, costs, site delivery, and safety, while supporting NEC3 contractual requirements and driving commercial results.

The role blends hands-on engineering leadership with operational responsibility, offering a dynamic environment and opportunities for progression within a growing business in the