Operations Delivery Lead

Egis; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an Inspections Lead for their flagship M25 project in the UK. The role involves overseeing inspection programmes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a large team. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and project management skills, with a background in engineering or construction management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering large programmes of inspections.
• Strong leadership skills managing a team in a matrix organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all inspection activities comply with laws and company policies.
• Lead a large team to deliver inspections on time and quality.
• Monitor and control performance against the inspection budget.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Standards

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

SMSTS qualification

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

About the Role

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.

We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and we are looking for an Inspections Lead tooversee the delivery of a programme of inspections, both statutory and contractual. Working closely with the Delivery Leads for each asset type, you will ensure that there is a clearly defined programme of inspection requirements for each asset type, in addition to clear data capture requirements and targets for inspection unit costs. The postholder will ensure that inspections are delivered to meet the required level of quality and achieve contractual and statutory deadlines, within unit cost targets. The post holder will also work with the Delivery Leads to determine the delivery strategy for each type of inspection, including delivery through internal CPS resources or outsourced to specialist subcontractors, based on a sound range of decision-making criteria.

Key responsibilities:

Safety:

Demonstrate high standards of visible safety leadership. Ensure that the required safety considerations are incorporated in the inspection process, and that behavioural safety is promoted throughout the teams, based on the principles of Making Safety Personal. Ensure that the safety culture within the team is strong.

Ensure that when team members and subcontractors are put to work, this is undertaken in line with Business Management System requirements and good safety practice.

Reporting and Compliance:

Ensure all inspection activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Prepare monthly reports on inspection delivery, presenting these to clients and senior leadership where required.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients in relation to inspections. Escalate critical decisions and unresolved issues as required, ensuring timely and efficient resolution.

Resource Allocation:

Working with the Delivery leads, within the organisational matrix to meet project deadlines and quality standards, allowing for resilience and flexibility in procuring resources across internal staff and supply chain partners. Work closely with the Asset & Network Planning function to define the volumes of inspections required in any given planning period.

Process Ownership:

Take full responsibility for all inspection delivery processes for all asset types. This includes scheduling, execution, and completion of these activities (such as ensuring method statements, classifying and informing stakeholders about defects, and data capture requirements are correct) timescales and quality, while leading on process improvements and efficiencies, enabling asset customers to deliver more effectively with accurate information.

People Leadership

Lead a large team to deliver a portfolio of inspections to time and quality. Ensure the team, including supply chain inspectors, understand the delivery targets and expectations relevant to them and that productivity is optimised across the team. Ensure staff development, succession planning, and talent retention aims of the organisation are met in the inspection team.

Budget Management:

Monitor and control the performance against the in-year inspection budget, implementing corrective actions and improvements to maximize financial and operational performance.

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What do we need from you

• Proven experience in delivering large programmes of inspections across multiple asset types, or experience of planning and executing large volumes of similar planned work activities.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team, preferably within a matrix organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
• Familiarity with the industry's safety standards and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant field OR suitable level of experience in industry
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• SMSTS qualification

What's in it for you?

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*