Operations Manager Non Civils

Lanes Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services provider is seeking an Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership across various non-civils workstreams within their Yorkshire Water Delivery Frameworks. Responsibilities include overseeing delivery of wastewater maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards, and leading a team of Project Managers and Supervisors. The role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £62,000 and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Company Car / Car allowance

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in operations.
• Demonstrated capability in process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical abilities and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Non-Civils maintenance programmes.
• Oversee coordination of Jetting, CCTV Sewer Lining, and Patch Lining activities.
• Monitor operational budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Develop a high-performance culture among Project Managers and Supervisors.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Microsoft Outlook

Analysis Skills

Warehouse Management System

Operations Management

Kaizen

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with over 4000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors contributing to a remarkable turnover of over 500 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Working within Lanes Group you will be working within our Sapphire Utility Solutions division operating on the Yorkshire Water Wastewater Service Agreement (WwSA) Contract.

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager who will provide strategic and operational leadership across all non-civils workstreams within our Yorkshire Water Delivery Frameworks including Jetting / Tankering CCTV Sewer Lining and Patch Lining. This role is accountable for the successful delivery of proactive wastewater maintenance programmes issued by Yorkshire Water as well as supporting our client across their Reactive Response with Resilience teams and expertise. The role must support in ensuring safety compliance performance and customer satisfaction are consistently achieved. The Operations Manager will lead a team of Project Managers and Supervisors driving collaboration continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Working Hours & Location

• Shift pattern : Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week
• Location : Bradford and surrounding regional areas
• 55000 - 62000 Salary
• Company Car / Car allowance
• 25 days holiday Bank holidays

The Role

Programme & Delivery Oversight

• Lead the planning and execution of all Non-Civils maintenance programmes ensuring delivery against time cost quality and compliance targets.
• Oversee the coordination of Jetting CCTV Sewer Lining and Patch Lining activities ensuring outputs meet Yorkshire Waters technical and formatting standards.
• Work closely with internal planning teams to optimise resource allocation and scheduling across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support Yorkshire Water during periods of peak volume and high demand with varying levels of Resilience Support teams
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with Yorkshire Waters specifications and industry best practices.

Commercial & Financial Awareness

• Monitor and work within operational budgets ensuring cost-effective delivery and value for money.
• Collaborate with commercial team to track performance manage both in house cost and subcontractor spend and support procurement strategies.
• Drive a compliant service offering to ensure that there is limited cost of failure across operational delivery and quality

Leadership & People Development

• Lead coach and develop a team of Project Managers and Supervisors fostering a high performance culture.
• Set clear expectations monitor performance and support professional development across the team.
• Promote collaboration across functions and encourage innovation in delivery methods and technology adoption.

Why Join Lanes Group

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health safety and well-being of our people and customers. As the UKs largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner we :

• Have a turnover exceeding 530 million (EBITDA 45 million)
• Employ over 4000 brilliant people nationwide
• Operate through a countrywide network of operational locations

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences make us stronger. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds including underrepresented groups.

Lanes Group is also a proud signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health run by Mindful Employer.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!

Required Experience

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1