Operations Manager

NUVIA; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NUVIA is seeking an Operations Manager – Mechanical & Electrical Installation to lead delivery across Warrington, Cumbria, or Oxfordshire. You will drive IS work-winning, manage safety, budget, and schedule, and coordinate Subcontractors, PMO and QMS adherence at the nominated location/framework.

The role requires a degree, 5+ years in a regulated environment, PM/engineering background, and strong leadership with a client-focused, commercially aware approach. Car or car allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree level or equivalent qualification (Level 6) relevant to the role scope.
• Minimum 5 years within a highly regulated multi-discipline environment.
• Member or Associate Member of a recognised institution (APM, CIOB, ICE, IStructE, IMechE etc)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• A full UK driver’s license
• Engineering or Project Management experience delivering different forms of contract
• Direct and demonstrable experience of involvement in the provision of Mechanical & Electrical Installation projects
• Knowledge of Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and duty holders responsibilities.
• Proven track record of work winning and delivery.
• Understanding of business profit and loss centres and financial reporting.
• Proven track record within a complex construction environments with strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of contract models used frequently in the Nuclear industry (NEC, FIDIC, T&M etc)
• Good understanding of project management tools and their appropriate utilisation
• Sub-contractor and management experience
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Leadership/People management skills, Stakeholder management, Communication skills at all levels across the business, Motivational and unfazed at working to tight deadlines. Client focused. Driving for results. Strategic Decision making. Acting commercially. Managing change and review. Developing yourself and others. Communicating and influencing. Managing your own safety and environment and the safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Report monthly on location/site or framework performance including safety, budget and time.
• Review and approve tendering proposals or contract changes aligned to delegated authority.
• Coordinate tendering proposals or contract changes for the location/site or framework with appropriate governance.
• Responsible for work winning on the location/site or framework and ensure safe, effective and profitable delivery.
• Ensure projects are completed in compliance with the PMO and QMS.
• Coordinate resources at the nominated location/site or framework including Subcontractors.
• Develop and coach all team members under their control.
• Identify and Manage all areas of Change associated with any IS project.
• Govern delivery of all IS projects at their nominated location/site or framework.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and procedures.
• Capture SHEQ incidents and good practices via UNOR and client systems.
• Ensure works are carried out safely, complying with legislation and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Team coaching

Change management

Commercial awareness

Strategic decision making

Safety leadership

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Operations Manager – Mechanical & Electrical Installation

Warrington, Cumbria or Oxfordshire

£70,000 - £80,000 plus car or car allowance

Purpose of the job

As member of the Industrial Services (IS) management team leads and manages IS delivery and work winning for a nominated location/site or framework.

Responsible for the Execution of the IS delivery strategy for the nominated location/site or framework, including work winning and safe, secure, timely, cost effective and best quality project delivery, meeting both the client’s and Nuvia’s business objectives.

Why NUVIA

NUVIA - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil & Defence Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Reports to

Industrial Services Director

Key Accountabilities

• To report monthly on location/site or framework performance including safety, budget and time.
• To review and approve tendering proposals or contract changes aligned to their delegated authority as per their appointment letter.
• To coordinate tendering proposals or contract changes for the location/site or framework and include the appropriate governance as per NUVIA procedures CP0402, CP0401A and CP0905
• Responsible for work winning on the location/site or framework and following contract award ensuring safe, effective and profitable delivery
• To ensure projects are completed in compliance with the NUVIA Project Management Orchestra (PMO) and Quality Management System (QMS).
• To coordinate resources at the nominated location/site or framework including Subcontractors to ensure that NUVIA commitments can be met to the satisfaction of client and in line with the IS delivery strategy.
• To develop and coach all team members under their control
• To ensure that their team Identify and Manage all areas of Change associated with any IS project.
• To govern delivery of all IS projects at their nominated location/site or framework.
• To ensure compliance with Nuvia standards and procedures for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) and Construction.
• To ensure that the SHEQ incidents and good practice are captured via the NUVIA UNOR systems and associated client system.
• To ensure the works being undertaken are carried out safely, complying with all appropriate legislation and company procedures.

Duties and Requirements

Essential

• An appropriate degree level or equivalent qualification (Level 6) relevant to the role scope
• Minimum 5 years within a highly regulated multi-discipline environment
• Member or Associate Member of a recognised institution (APM, CIOB, ICE, IStructE, IMechE etc)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• A full UK driver’s license
• Engineering or Project Management experience delivering different forms of contract
• Direct and demonstrable experience of involvement in the provision of Mechanical & Electrical Installation projects
• Knowledge of Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and duty holders responsibilities.
• Proven track record of work winning and delivery.
• Understanding of business profit and loss centres and financial reporting.
• Proven track record within a complex construction environments with strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of contract models used frequently in the Nuclear industry (NEC, FIDIC, T&M etc)
• Good understanding of project management tools and their appropriate utilisation
• Sub-contractor and management experience
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Leadership/People management skills, Stakeholder management, Communication skills at all levels across the business, Motivational and unfazed at working to tight deadlines. Client focused. Driving for results. Strategic Decision making. Acting commercially. Managing change and review. Developing yourself and others. Communicating and influencing. Managing your own safety and environment and the safety of others.

Desirable

• Chartered status in relevant discipline (where appropriate)
• Level 6 NVQ in Construction Management gaining black CSCS managers card (black) or equivalent
• Member of the Charted Institute of Builders (CIOB) or other relevant engineering institution
• Higher qualifications with business, construction and / or engineering theme

Why NUVIA

NUVIA - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil & Defence Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.