Operations Manager

VINCI; Scotland Gate; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom, a VINCI group, seeks an Operations Manager – Substations to lead major project delivery across Scotland and drive performance. You will report to the Business Unit General Manager and steer multi-disciplinary teams to meet KPIs and financial targets.

This role demands a commercially minded leader with strong stakeholder management, safety focus and willingness to travel to Omexom sites in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience in Programme/Project Management in infrastructure.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel across Omexom sites in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Develop the operational area to support strategy and planning.
• Direct and motivate multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
• Support Project Managers during delivery phases.
• Represent the Business Unit in client escalation matters.
• Ensure health, safety, environment, quality and financial targets are met.
• Provide training and development plans for staff.
• Monthly reporting of unit performance and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Civil/Electrical/Construction qualification

Relevant professional qualification

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.