Operations Manager - MEP

Skanska; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Operations Manager – Data Centre to manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams in Slough. This role focuses on ensuring project execution aligns with health, safety, and compliance standards. You will oversee the design, procurement, and logistics of the project while maintaining critical communication with clients and project teams. Applicants should have relevant experience in delivering large-scale MEP contracts, formal H&S training, and proven leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading teams and projects.
• Appropriate knowledge and experience to manage multiple disciplines.
• Formal H&S training accreditations, minimum SMSTS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer controls on the project and ensure compliance.
• Be the main point of contact for the Client and management team.
• Produce regular reports and maintain records throughout the project life.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Large scale MEP contracts experience

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for an Operations Manager – Data Centre to join our team in London.

Working as an Operations Manager you will be responsible for the section of the project allocated to him by the Project Director. Professionally lead all aspects of the section including design, procurement, commercial management, trade contractor management, programme & sequencing, logistics, health, safety & compliance, commissioning & handover.

What you'll do :

• Develop and administer controls on the project or workplace and ensures full implementation and compliance with the Project Execution Plan.
• Be the main point of contact for Client & management team.
• Interact and liaise with the other Operations Managers to ensure commonality is achieved across the project and interfaces are properly coordinated.
• Produce regular reports & ensure records are maintained throughout the project life.
• Manage the sectional team planning ahead to prevent problems on the project before they occur escalating any key issues that occur to the senior project team.
• Understand, develop and scrutinise the programme setting milestones and key deliverables. Lead the implementation of overall project plan including the creation of any Plan B’s.

What you'll bring to the role :

• Appropriate knowledge and experience to manage multiple disciplines / interfaces and work sequencing.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering large scale MEP contracts
• Formal H&S training accreditations, minimum SMSTS
• Proven track record in leading teams and projects
• Experience and Knowledge in relation to the correct testing and commissioning of a complete MEPH installation