Operations Manager

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsum Power is seeking a senior project delivery lead to manage a portfolio of work, delivering safely, efficiently and in compliance with legislation and business standards.

You will provide safety, quality, commercial and engineering leadership to the project delivery team, drive best practice, and plan resources to support growth while maintaining existing workstreams and pursuing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Power/Utilities operational roles is essential.
• Strong safety leadership and risk controls awareness.
• Commercial and contractual awareness including NEC contracts.
• Experience guiding multi-discipline teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership across the project delivery team and ensure safe work practices.
• Run regular safety meetings, provide timely safety information and briefings.
• Ensure site inspections and safety tours comply with internal requirements.
• Achieve delivery to quality standards and complete inspection & test plans.
• Coordinate with HR and Contract Director on training and development needs.
• Collaborate with client and staff to deliver on time and within budget.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports covering safety, performance, revenue, and risks.

Job description

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.

• 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
• 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, and engaging with stakeholders
• 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

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