Engineering Operations Manager

WR HVAC; Rochester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to lead fabrication and project execution in a high-integrity manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing production or fabrication operations, with a focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance. This position offers a competitive salary, office-based work, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 annual holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 annual holidays

8% pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing production or fabrication operations in a technical or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, documentation control, and quality assurance.
• Experience managing teams, resources, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fabrication and engineering project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Translate client and project specifications into practical, achievable fabrication schedules.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across production, quality, and project management.

Skills

Project delivery

Team management

Budget management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Engineering Operations Manager

Our client is a global engineering organisation delivering precision-engineered solutions to regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, and advanced energy. With manufacturing and project delivery capabilities spanning multiple sites, the company has built a reputation for quality, safety, and innovation.

This is a forward-thinking business that values technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement - creating a workplace where engineering excellence thrives.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to lead fabrication and project execution within a busy, high-integrity manufacturing environment.

You’ll oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex projects - ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with industry standards, and alignment between production capability and project demand. This role will suit a confident and organised leader with a strong background in metal fabrication or manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fabrication and engineering project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Translate client and project specifications into practical, achievable fabrication schedules.
• Ensure all operations meet regulatory and quality assurance standards across safety-critical environments.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across production, quality, and project management.
• Implement and track KPIs to drive performance and accountability.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Manage budgets, control resources, and report on operational performance.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to maintain effective supply chain collaboration.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, professionalism, and right-first-time delivery.

Essential experience

• Proven track record managing production or fabrication operations in a technical or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, documentation control, and quality assurance.
• Experience managing teams, resources, and budgets.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Package

• Salary around £55,000
• 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday with a 30-minute lunch
• 25 annual holidays plus 8 days of bank holiday
• Office based
• 8% pension scheme
• On-site parking

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