Global Construction Project Operations Lead (Düsseldorf)

Salter Grange Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting a Project Operations Manager to take overall on-site responsibility for works in Düsseldorf, reporting to the Project Director and Commercial Manager. You will lead pre-planning with supply chain partners, manage KPIs, and oversee safety, quality and schedule delivery on a technically demanding project for leading clients.

The role requires an engineering degree or recognised trade qualification, 10+ years’ experience in large construction projects, and the

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised trade qualification.
• 10+ years' experience managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of civil, structural and architectural packages.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and their interfaces.
• Ability to manage a team by setting expectations, delegating and reviewing.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Flexibility in working patterns, and willingness to travel and work abroad.
• Preferred: an EU passport.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for all works on site, leading pre-planning meetings with supply chain partners to ensure deliverables are understood and company and client procedures are followed.
• Work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Manager to deliver project KPIs, joining weekly site walks and monthly risk and reporting reviews.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the client team, and deliver on contractual obligations.
• Plan site set up and logistics through each delivery stage, so facilities, access, resources and conditions are in place for safe, controlled work.
• Lead a strong EHS and quality culture on site, and ensure staff are in place for high-risk activities.
• Lead the development of the project schedule, including sequence storyboards, with the site planner and supply chain partners.
• Keep up to date with the commercial status, and manage scope changes through change management.
• Build good working relationships with supply chain partners, resolve issues promptly, and participate in weekly client, operations, internal and schedule meetings and monthly senior leadership meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Own initiative

Willing to travel

EU passport

Education

Engineering degree or trade qualification

Job description

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting a Project Operations Manager to take overall on-site responsibility for works in Düsseldorf, reporting to the Project Director and Commercial Manager. You will lead pre-planning with supply chain partners, manage KPIs, and oversee safety, quality and schedule delivery on a technically demanding project for leading clients.

The role requires an engineering degree or recognised trade qualification, 10+ years’ experience in large construction projects, and the