Operations Manager - Civil Engineering

MTRP Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional contractor in Bolton is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a team of Contracts Managers on various Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-value projects. The position offers an attractive salary in the range of £80,000 to £85,000, plus benefits like a car allowance, pension contributions, and family healthcare. Join a company with a stable future and a focus on internal career development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous pension contributions

Family healthcare policy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional qualifications in project management preferred.
• Experience managing multiple high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Contracts Managers team on Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects.
• Ensure project delivery and adherence to compliance standards.
• Manage sub-contractor performance and quality adherence.
• Support tender launches and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team motivation

Client relationship management

Civil Engineering expertise

Job description

We are supporting a leading, regional contractor in their search for an experienced Operations Manager. In this role, you would be leading an experienced team of Contracts Managers on a mixture of Civil Engineering & Groundworks projects.

The business is well-respected in their markets, have a strong financial position and are renowned for treating their staff well.

The Day Job :

You’ll be supporting the directorship team in executing the business plan. In essence, you’ll take ownership of project delivery. Dealing with procedural compliance, management reports and upholding standards.

Managing sub-contractor performance, ensuring quality and budget adherence.

Building on existing client relationships, focusing on a quality first approach to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

You’ll be supporting their pre-con team, launching tenders and undertaking resource planning to ensure live and upcoming projects are covered.

Becoming the recruitment lead for the operational side of the business, focusing on development from within and helping to build long term careers.

Building programmes from tender documents, advising on risk & buildability

Assisting the wider team to ensure a safe working environment for all. Ensuring compliance with internal and external safety standards.

What’s in it for you :

An attractive salary package (neg) but likely in the region of £80,000 - £85,000 + car allowance, generous pension contributions & a family healthcare policy

The chance to build a long-term career with a well-established business renowned for their progression from within ethos.

Stability – the company in question have a strong forward order book, plenty of cash in the bank and the vast majority of their staff have been with the business for a long time.

The individual :

We are looking for a strong leader, capable of motivating teams and driving delivery. You’ll need vast experience in Civil Engineering and have the professional qualifications to back this up.

You’ll need experience of managing multiple projects of significant value at any one time. We would consider an experienced Contracts Manager stepping up or an existing Operational Lead

Experienced in managing and developing client relationships

If you’d be interested in hearing more about this role, please forward a copy of your CV