Operations Manager

Omexom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom in Scotland is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Substations to lead the delivery of major projects from the front, reporting to the Business Unit General Manager. You will manage diverse delivery teams, support project managers, and drive improvements in safety, quality and profitability across on-site and off-site activities, with travel across Omexom sites.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, leadership, and stakeholder engagement to secure future business through

Qualifications

• Commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role.
• Significant and relevant experience in Programme/Project Management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a multi-skilled team to achieve objectives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
• Willingness to travel to all Omexom sites in Scotland on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development of the operational area to support the Business Unit strategy and planning.
• Managing, directing and motivating multi-disciplined delivery teams, including direct and contract staff.
• Supporting Project Managers during project delivery phases, including resolving internal project escalation matters.
• Representing the Business Unit for project escalation matters from clients.
• Attending and representing the Business Unit for quarterly SHEQ, contract and project portfolio management with clients.
• Challenging existing practices within the Business Unit and introducing best practice process improvements.
• Taking overall resource management responsibilities for project teams, both off-site and on-site.
• Providing training and implementing development plans for Business Unit employees.
• Demonstrating a high level of performance in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and financial targets.
• Fostering sustainable, profitable growth through customer contact and development of relationships.
• Monthly reporting for the operational unit to identify and promote productivity improvements.
• Ensuring recruitment, development and retention of staff to meet growth targets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Financial acumen

Customer focus

Education

Civil/Electrical/Construction qualification

Professional qualification/experience

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager – Substations

Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager

Role purpose

Reporting directly to the Business Unit General Manager, the Operations Manager will be a key member of the senior management team and will have responsibility for the effective management and delivery of major projects.

The jobholder will contribute to the continuous development of the role to reflect changing business needs through flexibility, adaptability and determination to achieve the demanding performance objectives required to ensure all KPIs are attained.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Assisting with the development of the operational area to support the Business Unit strategy and the business planning process.
• Managing, directing and motivating highly skilled multi-disciplined delivery teams, including both direct and contract staff.
• Supporting Project Managers during project delivery phases, including resolving internal project escalation matters.
• Representing the Business Unit for project escalation matters from clients.
• Attending and representing the Business Unit for quarterly SHEQ, contract and project portfolio management with clients.
• Challenging existing practices within the Business Unit and introducing best practice process improvements.
• Taking overall resource management responsibilities for projects teams, both off-site and on-site, ensuring operations are managed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Providing training and implementing development plans for Business Unit employees.
• Demanding a high level of personal and team performance in matters relating to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and financial targets and constraints.
• Providing a key focus on the sustainable, profitable growth of the Business Unit through customer contact and through the development of relationships on which future business can be secured.
• Monthly reporting for the operational unit and to identify and promote improvements in productivity and performance.
• Ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of appropriate staff and operatives to meet the growth targets of the Business Unit.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Manager
• Client Representatives
• Project Managers
• Functional Managers
• Project Teams

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder must be a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role and possess:

• A relevant civil/electrical/construction qualification and / or relevant professional qualification and/ or relevant professional experience.
• Significant and relevant technical knowledge, including expertise and knowledge of working in a substation construction environment.
• Current / recent previous relevant experience in a Programme / Project Management role.
• Sound commercial, financial and business acumen with a track record of successfully managing complex infrastructure projects to appropriate budgetary constraints.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a multi skilled team to achieve objectives within a highly customer driven environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
• A strong customer / client focus with experience and understanding of the key markets of the Business Unit.
• An ability to interact with and work effectively with customers, including the building and nurturing of close business relationships.
• The candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness to develop within the role, taking on additional responsibilities including delegating for the Business Unit General Manager as and when required.
• A willingness to travel to all Omexom sites in Scotland on a regular basis.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.