Mainslaying Operations Manager

Kier Group plc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Mainslaying Operations Manager to lead the Capital Mains Renewal Program regionally, guiding Site Managers and collaborating with Design & Engineering teams to deliver safe, on-time projects within budget.

You will work with Engineers, Network Partners, and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, uphold water quality and sustainability standards, and balance service delivery with commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or utility sector with strong management capabilities.
• Full driving licence and NRSWA Supervisors, SMSTS (or equivalent) and water hygiene qualifications.
• CDM knowledge, including producing Construction Phase Plan.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of Site Managers, providing mentoring and support.
• Overseeing health and safety management, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.
• Managing programme delivery to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Collaborating with Engineers, Network Partners, and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
• Driving continual improvement and innovation across all schemes, sharing best practice with the wider team.
• Have demonstrable experience in the construction or utility sector with strong management capabilities.
• Hold a Full driving licence along with NRSWA Supervisors, SMSTS (or equivalent), and relevant water hygiene qualifications.
• Bring commercial awareness and the ability to balance solution requirements with service delivery.
• Have experience in CDM management, including producing Construction Phase Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety

Programme delivery

Collaboration

Full driving licence

NRSWA Supervisor

SMSTS

Water hygiene qualifications

CDM management

Job description

Join our team as a Mainslaying Operations Manager and take the lead in overseeing the delivery of our Capital Mains Renewal Program across the region. Working alongside our Design & Engineering Team, you'll guide a talented team of Site Managers to deliver schemes safely, within budget, and on time. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, driving efficiency improvements whilst maintaining the highest standards of water quality, workmanship, and sustainability. You'll collaborate closely with Engineers, Network Partners, and stakeholders, creating innovative solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Mainslaying Operations Manager, you'll be working within the IMRDS Capital Works team, supporting them in delivering the Capital Mains Renewal Program safely and efficiently. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of Site Managers, providing mentoring and support
• Overseeing health and safety management, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards
• Managing programme delivery to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Collaborating with Engineers, Network Partners, and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities
• Driving continual improvement and innovation across all schemes, sharing best practice with the wider team
• Have demonstrable experience in the construction or utility sector with strong management capabilities
• Hold a Full driving licence along with NRSWA Supervisors, SMSTS (or equivalent), and relevant water hygiene qualifications
• Bring commercial awareness and the ability to balance solution requirements with service delivery
• Have experience in CDM management, including producing Construction Phase Plan

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.