Head of Operations & Engineering Excellence

United Infrastructure Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead delivery and drive performance across the organisation. You will translate business objectives into practical operational plans, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality delivery and strong client relationships.

You will work with senior leadership to optimise resources, develop growth-ready teams, and monitor KPIs to sustain margins. This senior role shapes the company’s operational strategy and growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing teams and complex operational environments.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience managing client relationships at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the business.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with objectives.
• Set clear objectives and KPIs for operational teams and monitor performance.
• Lead, develop and support operational teams to create a high-performance culture.
• Own operational budgets and collaborate with finance to maximise profitability.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership

Operations management

Commercial and financial awareness

Stakeholder management

Job description

United Infrastructure Ltd seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead delivery and drive performance across the organisation. You will translate business objectives into practical operational plans, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality delivery and strong client relationships.

You will work with senior leadership to optimise resources, develop growth-ready teams, and monitor KPIs to sustain margins. This senior role shapes the company’s operational strategy and growth trajectory.