Operations Delivery Manager

Quick Staff Uk; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or van

Private healthcare

Company pension

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Quick Staff UK is recruiting an experienced Operations Delivery Manager to lead civil engineering, groundworks and foundation projects across the UK. The role combines site leadership with project delivery oversight from Newport and on-site at various locations.

You will manage the Project Manager and site teams, ensure safety, programme and budget adherence, and work with senior management, clients and SHEQ. Travel across the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Civil preferred).
• Strong construction or civil engineering experience and project/operational management background.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors; good commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Managing and supporting Project Managers and site delivery teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Reviewing project objectives, budgets, programmes and schedules.
• Allocating resources and delegating responsibilities across projects.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential issues early.
• Maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Overseeing project cost control and commercial reporting.
• Overseeing RAMS and safe systems of work; project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Site management

Budget control

SHEQ knowledge

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quick Staff UK is recruiting an experienced Operations Delivery Manager to join an established and growing civil engineering business operating throughout the UK. Our client specialises in delivering civil engineering, groundworks and concrete foundation projects within the utilities and power sector.

This is a senior position offering a salary of £73,000 plus a company car or van, private healthcare, pension and 33 days' annual leave.

The company's head office is based in Newport, South Wales, and ideally you will live within reasonable travelling distance. Hybrid working is available, although the successful candidate will be expected to spend a significant proportion of their working week at the Newport office, alongside travel to project sites throughout the UK.

As Operations Delivery Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the successful delivery of projects, working closely with senior management, Project Managers, site teams, clients, the commercial team and SHEQ.

You will also have management responsibility for the Project Manager, providing direction and support across the company's project portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the planning and delivery of civil engineering projects
• Managing and supporting Project Managers and site delivery teams
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Reviewing project objectives, budgets, programmes and schedules
• Allocating resources and delegating responsibilities across projects
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential issues at an early stage
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Attending client, design review and project progress meetings
• Overseeing project cost control and commercial reporting
• Reviewing technical documentation, drawings and subcontractor information
• Overseeing RAMS, safe systems of work and project documentation
• Ensuring procurement schedules are issued to site teams
• Ensuring site installation works meet design and relevant industry standards
• Managing NCRs, Early Warnings and Compensation Events in accordance with NEC4
• Ensuring accurate site records, H&S files and handover documentation are maintained
• Supporting tender and PQQ submissions
• Promoting and maintaining a strong health & safety culture throughout the business

The company's projects can involve planning works within high-voltage environments, including the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, lift plans and safe systems of work.

We are looking for an experienced construction or civil engineering professional who is comfortable taking ownership of operational delivery across multiple projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• Degree, HND or HNC in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with Civil Engineering preferred
• Strong construction and/or civil engineering experience
• Project and operational management experience
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Strong commercial awareness and project cost-control experience
• Good working knowledge of SHEQ requirements
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• AutoCAD 2D competency
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel to operational sites throughout the UK

Experience within high-voltage electricity transmission, substations, utilities or the wider power sector would be particularly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• £73,000 per annum
• Company car or van
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• 33 days' annual leave
• Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days' holiday
• Company credit card
• PPE provided
• Training and development
• Store discount scheme
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site parking at the Newport head office

If you're an experienced Operations Delivery Manager looking for a senior position within the civil engineering, utilities or power sector, we'd like to hear from you.

Quick Staff UK is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.