Hybrid Operations Leader - Buildings & Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing program

Gymflex scheme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Building Services, embedding a project culture with robust delivery and stakeholder engagement. You will support the Buildings Group Director, ensuring projects meet client, staff and commercial expectations while driving value and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and adherence to SHEQ standards across UK operations within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across functions.
• Strong grasp of project governance and risk controls.
• Ability to drive margin improvement and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Services teams in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance and risk controls across projects.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Drive commercial governance and reporting across major projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial governance

Risk management

Project coordination

Tools

Horizon platform

SHEQ management systems

Job description

WSP is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Building Services, embedding a project culture with robust delivery and stakeholder engagement. You will support the Buildings Group Director, ensuring projects meet client, staff and commercial expectations while driving value and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and adherence to SHEQ standards across UK operations within a hybrid work model.