Operations Manager - Air Hygiene in London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an Air Hygiene Operations Manager to oversee contracts, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and lead a team. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum, along with benefits including hybrid working, a company car, and a loyalty bonus. Candidates must have strong leadership and communication skills and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension and private health insurance

Car allowance or company car

Loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operations or Contracts Manager role within the air hygiene sector.
• Strong knowledge of air hygiene compliance standards, including Fire Damper Testing.
• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage air hygiene contracts and projects.
• Plan, delegate, and monitor workloads across the operational team.
• Act as the primary client contact during project delivery.
• Manage budgets, tenders, and post-sale requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Ability to interpret technical information

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil – & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Air Hygiene Operations Manager – Responsibilities

This role oversees all aspects of the department’s operations, from project delivery and client management to team leadership and compliance. You’ll ensure that each contract meets client expectations, health and safety requirements, and company standards, while driving efficiency and profitability across the business. You will play a pivotal role in liaising with internal departments, developing staff, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting our sales and estimating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all air hygiene contracts and projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery to specification while monitoring performance against KPIs and reporting to senior management.
• Plan, delegate, and monitor workloads across the operational team, providing leadership, mentoring, and performance appraisals to maintain a competent, compliant, and motivated workforce.
• Act as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure high‑quality service, satisfaction, and effective communication throughout project delivery.
• Manage budgets, tenders, quotations, and post‑sale requirements; verify materials, labour and expenditure against job estimates, and produce accurate monthly management and financial reports.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, health and safety legislation, and industry standards by overseeing RAMS, verifying safe and suitable materials and equipment, maintaining audit‑ready documentation and quality‑checking engineer reports via CAFM and Flow Mobile systems.

What you will need

• Proven experience in an Operations or Contracts Manager role within the air hygiene sector, with strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Good knowledge of air hygiene compliance standards, including Fire Damper Testing and relevant BS EN ventilation hygiene standards.
• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations, and industry best practices to ensure full operational compliance.
• Skill at interpreting technical information to deliver compliant, client‑focused solutions while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Holds a full UK driving licence with flexibility and willingness to travel nationally.

What you receive

• Competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension, private health insurance, company car / car allowance.
• Loyalty bonus and additional benefits (details on application).
• Hybrid working from office in Farnborough, home and on‑site; 8am‑5pm Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities to visit client sites within Essex, Kent and London; commuting ability required.

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

PH Water employees can earn generous referral bonuses of up to £1,500 when they successfully recommend someone who joins us in an eligible role and completes 12 months of service. The scheme covers a wide range of positions across the business.

About PH Water & Air Technologies

We excel as an integrated provider. Trusted as compliance partners, we collaborate with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail and Media to ensure risk reduction, safety improvement and regulatory compliance.

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