Operations Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Company pension

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Major gas projects

Résumé du poste

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead delivery of multiple gas infrastructure contracts for a Tier One contractor in the Warrington area. You will oversee project management teams, drive programme delivery, manage commercial performance, quality, health and safety, and client satisfaction.

You will work with senior leadership to manage risk, develop client relationships and identify opportunities for business growth across major projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or similar senior operational role.
• Experience delivering Gas Transmission projects is highly advantageous.
• CSCS card is required.
• Industry-related degree or professional membership (MCIOB or MICE) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and document management.

Responsabilités

• Lead the delivery of multiple live and mobilising contracts, ensuring safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction targets are met.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, manage performance and operational risks.
• Oversee tenders for new works and ensure commercial alignment with client requirements.
• Coordinate design, quality management, resource planning and defects handling.
• Develop project management teams and drive performance against KPIs.
• Promote SHEQ compliance and maintain contractual standards.
• Maintain effective resource allocation and strong team engagement.
• Build and maintain client, subcontractor and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide accurate progress reporting and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Connaissances

Contract management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

MS Project

Formation

Industry-related degree or MCIOB/MICE

Outils

MS Project

Description du poste

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of multiple contracts across major gas infrastructure projects for a Tier One contractor. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high-value works, drive operational performance and contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure.

As Operations Manager, you will oversee project management teams and take responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance, quality, health and safety, and client satisfaction. You will work closely with senior leadership, commercial teams and key stakeholders to manage risk, develop client relationships and identify opportunities for business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple live and mobilising contracts, ensuring targets for safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction are achieved.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, managing performance, resources and operational risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee tenders for new works, ensuring submissions are accurate, commercially sound and aligned with client requirements.
• Coordinate design, quality management, resource planning, defects and out-of-hours activities, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• Lead and develop project management teams, driving performance against agreed company and client KPIs.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality management (SHEQ), ensuring compliance with legislation and company procedures.
• Ensure contracts are effectively resourced, maintaining strong team engagement, communication and performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, commercial teams and other key stakeholders.
• Manage team development, including performance reviews, coaching and support to achieve individual and business objectives.
• Provide accurate progress reporting, maintain effective programme and financial controls, and work with senior leadership to manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or similar senior operational role, overseeing multiple contracts within infrastructure or construction.
• Experience delivering Gas Transmission projects would be highly advantageous.
• Industry-related degree and/or relevant professional membership, such as MCIOB or MICE.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, document management and contractual requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources and lead large, multidisciplinary teams to deliver strong safety, operational and commercial results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Project, alongside a full, valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive Reward: Competitive salary, bonus scheme and car allowance.
• Pension & Protection: Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical cover, health plan benefits and access to wellbeing support, including virtual GP services.
• Annual Leave: 25 days' annual leave.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career progression, professional development, training and mentoring.
• Additional Benefits: Access to employee discounts and lifestyle benefits, with further health and wellbeing support available.
• Major Projects: The opportunity to lead high-value, significant gas infrastructure projects and make a meaningful contribution to critical infrastructure delivery.