Head Of Delivery Operations

Rubicon Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent management consultancy is seeking a Head of Delivery Operations for a permanent role in Southeast England. The role involves overseeing operational support for UK and international projects, ensuring effective communication, and leading a team. Ideal candidates need a Master's in Construction Management and proven experience in the water and wastewater sector. Necessary certifications include IOSH Managing Safely in Construction and SMSTS. This position offers a chance to impact project delivery and team performance positively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a construction management role within the water and wastewater industry.
• IOSH Managing Safely in Construction or NEBOSH equivalent certification required.
• SMSTS certification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational support activities on UK and international projects.
• Allocate resources and provide advice to site leaders.
• Ensure effective communication between office and site.

Skills

Confident people team/leadership skills

Strong attention to detail

Well-developed interpersonal skills

Education

MSc Construction Management

Formal qualification in engineering or construction discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Head of Delivery Operations

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Head of Delivery Operations on a Permanent role based in Southeast.

Role Summary

The direction and leadership of all operational support activities within the Company's UK and international projects. Liaison with the Project Delivery Director & Board on implementation of the Company's strategic action plan, co-ordination with Heads of Delivery Departments, Engineering Manager and other departmental Managers on specific project/portfolio driven requirements.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to company procedures and work instructions, guide notes and other information that forms part of the quality assurance, health and safety and environmental management systems.
• Allocate resources to site with agreement with the appropriate Project Delivery Lead.
• Provide advice and support to the Comm/Cost leaders/Construction Managers in the performance of their duties.
• Identify resourcing shortfalls, site problems and deficiencies to ensure that effective feedback is provided to PDLs/Project Managers, Functional and Departmental Heads as appropriate.
• Advise on selection of sub-contractors for on-site activities and monitoring of workload and performance across the portfolio of project (strategic management post contract).
• Improve effective communication between the office and site and Board.
• Provide proactive feedback and preventative problem-solving of site management and or project performance issues.
• Develop and implement effective site procedures to drive improvement.
• Selection, training and development of Construction Managers and construction/installation staff within the designated area.
• The overall management of site safety within the designated projects through Construction Leader/Commissioning Leader.
• Advise the Project teams on the site accommodation, amenities and communication system requirements.
• Provide technical input, as required, during the Tendering, Design, construction and Commissioning Phases of the Projects.
• Effective defect Management.
• Drive and liaise with the other Construction leader and Commissioning Manager to ensure the efficient operation of site activity.
• Lead and develop the Project/Planning Controls capability of the business with the planning lead, planners and Gated Process.
• Ensure adequate planning resource is provided to all projects from Tender to completion.
• Support the Delivery Director in the gated process governance on all new projects.
• Develop and govern the “plan on a page” & “portfolio on a page” process for projects to support the monthly CFR process and Board meetings.
• Deliver the development of leading project indicators (milestone).
• Support monthly projects reviews/deep dives.
• Implement any improvements agreed with the board, such and Risk and Opportunity Management in OPC or Power Bi.
• Support the Delivery Director when required on any projects or areas underperforming until performance is back to an acceptable position.
• To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in the Health and Safety policy.
• Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• MSc Construction Management.
• A formal qualification in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safely in Construction or NEBOSH equivalent.
• SMSTS.
• Demonstrable experience commensurate to the level of the role in a construction management role within the water and wastewater industry and/or related sectors.
• Ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.
• Confident people team/leadership skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional, well-developed organisational skill.
• Confident people team/leadership skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional, well-developed organisational skill.

Our Company

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Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time.