Engineering Projects Operations Lead

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

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager to support the senior engineering operations team in Nottingham. The role entails leading engineering teams, coordinating customer projects, and driving operational performance and delivery.

You will act as second-in-command to the Area Manager and take on cover leadership in their absence. The ideal candidate will combine engineering leadership with project management, customer liaison and commercial awareness to ensure projects meet time, cost

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams
• Strong project management and delivery focus
• Experience liaising with customers or clients
• Understanding of commercial drivers in engineering projects
• Planning and coordinating operational activities

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Area Manager and cover in their absence
• Lead engineering teams to deliver customer projects on time and to spec
• Oversee operational performance and project delivery
• Engage with customers to manage expectations and requirements
• Support commercial decisions and planning across operations

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Customer liaison

Commercial awareness

Operational planning

Job description

OpenTalent is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager to support the senior engineering operations team in Nottingham. The role entails leading engineering teams, coordinating customer projects, and driving operational performance and delivery.

You will act as second-in-command to the Area Manager and take on cover leadership in their absence. The ideal candidate will combine engineering leadership with project management, customer liaison and commercial awareness to ensure projects meet time, cost