Operations Manager

Ipsum; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchase option

Pension plan

Career development

Virtual GP access

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of Power/Utilities projects in Carnforth. You will ensure safety, quality, and compliance while driving efficiency, resource planning, and opportunities for growth within the team.

The role focuses on delivering projects on time and within budget, with strong leadership across safety, quality, and commercial aspects, reporting to the Contract Director and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Power / Utilities operational role essential.
• Knowledge of DNO networks and statutory requirements is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with legislation and standards.
• Provide safety leadership and ensure regular safety meetings and briefings.
• Manage project delivery team, monitor budgets and timelines, and report performance to Contract Director.

Skills

Power/Utilities operations

Job description

Operations Manager

Location:?Carnforth

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours:? Monday to Friday

What's?in it for you…?

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum,?you're?not just taking a job -?you're?starting a career with real support behind it.???

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays??
• Option?to?buy?up to 5?additional?holidays?
• Group Personal Pension Plan?
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications??
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP??and?Mental health support & counselling services???
• Cycle to Work scheme???
• Discount club -?supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!??
• Life assurance cover???
• Long service recognition???
• Enhanced Maternity Pay?
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community???

About the Role

To manage and deliver a portfolio of work for Ipsum Power, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with legislation and business standards. The role provides safety, quality, commercial and engineering leadership to the project delivery team, driving best practice and effective resource planning to support future growth, while maintaining existing workstreams and identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is delivered safely and provide effective safety leadership so everyone in the project delivery team is proud to follow the rules
• Ensure regular H&S meetings / forums are held and all safety information / TBTs delivered and cascaded in timely manner
• Ensure regular site inspections / Safety Tours are undertaken in line with Company internal requirements
• Ensure all work is delivered to the required standards of quality and inspection and test plans are always fully completed
• Be proactive across the offices in establishing training and development requirements in conjunction with HR and Contract Director.
• Work with client and staff to ensure works are completed on time and within budget
• Ensure monthly team meetings are held and management information is effectively cascaded down to the entire project delivery team
• To carry out regular assessments / personal appraisals of all direct staff on project delivery team
• Drive business to increase profit, whilst meeting business targets and objectives including control of direct and indirect costs
• Support recruitments in line with Ipsum policy and business operating model
• Ensure the companies policy statements are operated and adhered to
• Work with commercial team to of weekly/ Monthly reports to Contract Director covering measured achievement, revenue and gross profit forecasts, safety performance, training requirements, risks and opportunities
• Ensure resources are scheduled effectively by ensuring project delivery team.
• Be a champion for "What Really Matters" and ensure all of these required standards are ingrained in the direct team
• Operate within financial delegated authority limits

About you….

• Previous experience working in a Power / Utilities operational role essential
• Previous experience delivering work that requires activities like: deep excavation, temporary works, cable installation, cable jointing, OHL works essential
• Specific knowledge of how DNO networks operate.
• Solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and technical advances
• Good knowledge of health and safety practice and effective risk controls
• Commercial / contractual awareness including forms of contract like NEC
• Managing sub-contractors from safety, compliance and commercial perspectives

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities…?

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.